YEARLY HIGH
0.8968 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.4191 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6407 MWK

2012 KMF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.8968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.4191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4777 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4307 to the December average rate of 0.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 102.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8968 was up 87.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,484 MWK
2011 Average 2,207 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,095 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,388.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9165
0.3865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.5079, compared to 0.7734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2277 MWK (High: 0.6686 / Low: 0.4408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MWK (High: 0.4527 / Low: 0.4392).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2277
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.8724) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4330 (+98.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.8724
2011 Avg (December) 0.4393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4422 0.4191 0.4307
February 0.4558 0.4309 0.4451
March 0.4518 0.4380 0.4458
April 0.4527 0.4392 0.4445
May 0.6686 0.4408 0.6053
June 0.6952 0.6589 0.6759
July 0.6988 0.6720 0.6813
August 0.7011 0.6834 0.6898
September 0.7924 0.7010 0.7499
October 0.8320 0.7964 0.8143
November 0.8633 0.8021 0.8327
December 0.8968 0.8542 0.8724