YEARLY HIGH
0.3718 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1800 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2734 MWK

2012 KPW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.3718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1918 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1824 to the December average rate of 0.3638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3718 was down 70.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,859 MWK
2011 Average 5,342 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 900 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 958.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3819
0.1643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2149, compared to 0.3319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1083 MWK (High: 0.2921 / Low: 0.1837). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MWK (High: 0.1858 / Low: 0.1832).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1139 (-23.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3638
2011 Avg (December) 0.4777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1843 0.1803 0.1824
February 0.1858 0.1800 0.1840
March 0.1858 0.1832 0.1845
April 0.1877 0.1830 0.1846
May 0.2921 0.1837 0.2589
June 0.3017 0.2905 0.2948
July 0.3069 0.2984 0.3030
August 0.3088 0.3036 0.3055
September 0.3370 0.3085 0.3213
October 0.3513 0.3346 0.3431
November 0.3634 0.3447 0.3547
December 0.3718 0.3593 0.3638