YEARLY HIGH
0.3116 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1403 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2192 MWK

2012 KRW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1713 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1437 to the December average rate of 0.3044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 111.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3116 was up 105.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,558,057 MWK
2011 Average 704,895 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 701,481 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 856,576.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3205
0.1276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1689, compared to 0.2694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0775 MWK (High: 0.2236 / Low: 0.1461). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MWK (High: 0.1486 / Low: 0.1445).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3044) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1615 (+113.03%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3044
2011 Avg (December) 0.1429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1473 0.1403 0.1437
February 0.1486 0.1445 0.1474
March 0.1498 0.1456 0.1474
April 0.1495 0.1440 0.1463
May 0.2236 0.1461 0.2009
June 0.2350 0.2215 0.2279
July 0.2425 0.2350 0.2387
August 0.2451 0.2410 0.2429
September 0.2726 0.2450 0.2575
October 0.2899 0.2709 0.2793
November 0.3022 0.2842 0.2935
December 0.3116 0.2996 0.3044