YEARLY HIGH
4.0035 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.9750 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0811 MWK

2012 JPY to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 4.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.9750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0285 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1334 to the December average rate of 3.9083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 83.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0035 was up 82.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,001,765 MWK
2011 Average 981,155 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 987,504 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,014,260.48 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1345
1.8200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 2.4282, compared to 3.7340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.2757 MWK (High: 3.3343 / Low: 2.0586). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 MWK (High: 2.1685 / Low: 2.1092).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2757
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, 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 0.0954 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3.9416) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1281), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8136 (+85.22%).

2012 Avg (November) 3.9416
2011 Avg (November) 2.1281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1685 2.1092 2.1334
February 2.1602 2.0519 2.1082
March 2.0569 1.9750 2.0128
April 2.0822 2.0094 2.0429
May 3.3343 2.0586 2.9251
June 3.4345 3.2907 3.3466
July 3.5314 3.3697 3.4526
August 3.5459 3.4505 3.4936
September 3.8946 3.5444 3.6988
October 3.9948 3.8335 3.9091
November 4.0035 3.8570 3.9416
December 4.0013 3.7753 3.9083