YEARLY HIGH
7.0531 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.4580 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2690 MWK

2012 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 7.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 3.4580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5950 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5174 to the December average rate of 6.9075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.0531 was up 90.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,265 MWK
2011 Average 16,938 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 17,290 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,975.20 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.2465
3.1783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 4.1237, compared to 6.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0645 MWK (High: 5.5874 / Low: 3.5230). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 MWK (High: 3.5780 / Low: 3.5335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0645
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.9075) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5204), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3871 (+96.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.9075
2011 Avg (December) 3.5204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5578 3.4654 3.5174
February 3.5852 3.4580 3.5392
March 3.5780 3.5335 3.5586
April 3.6034 3.5219 3.5511
May 5.5874 3.5230 4.9506
June 5.7610 5.5256 5.6252
July 6.0784 5.7012 5.8483
August 6.2349 6.0548 6.1094
September 6.5677 6.1821 6.3082
October 6.7084 6.3973 6.5585
November 6.9215 6.5640 6.7542
December 7.0531 6.8301 6.9075