YEARLY HIGH
2.6303 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.2906 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9672 MWK

2012 ISK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.6303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.2906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3397 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3278 to the December average rate of 2.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 94.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6303 was up 78.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,152 MWK
2011 Average 6,728 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,453 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,698.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7112
1.1839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5353, compared to 2.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7057 MWK (High: 2.0274 / Low: 1.3217). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 MWK (High: 1.3306 / Low: 1.2956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7057
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.5839) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3572), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2268 (+90.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.5839
2011 Avg (December) 1.3572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3526 1.2951 1.3278
February 1.3672 1.3102 1.3426
March 1.3306 1.2956 1.3155
April 1.3297 1.2906 1.3111
May 2.0274 1.3217 1.8330
June 2.1711 2.0037 2.0816
July 2.2658 2.0996 2.1671
August 2.3097 2.2696 2.2886
September 2.4515 2.2680 2.3563
October 2.5516 2.4226 2.4893
November 2.6018 2.4105 2.5100
December 2.6303 2.5300 2.5839