YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 MWK

2012 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 103.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0836 was up 103.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418 MWK
2011 Average 192 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 198 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0862
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.0478, compared to 0.0739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0239 MWK (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+101.40%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0820
2011 Avg (December) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0396 0.0402
February 0.0418 0.0399 0.0411
March 0.0417 0.0411 0.0414
April 0.0423 0.0405 0.0414
May 0.0648 0.0409 0.0577
June 0.0665 0.0640 0.0650
July 0.0674 0.0654 0.0665
August 0.0683 0.0671 0.0676
September 0.0747 0.0683 0.0713
October 0.0783 0.0748 0.0765
November 0.0820 0.0768 0.0797
December 0.0836 0.0811 0.0820