YEARLY HIGH
1188.7511 MWK
YEARLY LOW
581.0460 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
877.1707 MWK

2012 KWD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1188.7511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 581.0460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 607.7051 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 589.0029 to the December average rate of 1163.4679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1188.7511 was up 95.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 608.0228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,943,756 MWK
2011 Average 2,823,563 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,905,230 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,038,525.72 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1220.9144
531.5564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 693.3744, compared to 1060.9670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 367.5926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 693.3744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1060.9670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 342.7399 MWK (High: 937.8730 / Low: 595.1331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9630 MWK (High: 599.8789 / Low: 590.9159).

May Spread (Volatile) ±342.7399
March Spread (Stable) ±8.9630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1973 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1163.4679) against the same month in 2011 (average: 590.4280), the exchange rate shifted by +573.0400 (+97.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 1163.4679
2011 Avg (December) 590.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 595.1791 581.0460 589.0029
February 602.6285 583.1522 596.4252
March 599.8789 590.9159 596.2279
April 606.6523 592.4986 597.2537
May 937.8730 595.1331 834.4811
June 969.8759 931.5460 946.8557
July 980.7852 956.4847 968.7844
August 985.4041 968.8940 974.4137
September 1079.3002 984.3638 1028.5544
October 1124.2342 1071.8264 1098.7484
November 1161.1091 1099.3739 1131.8331
December 1188.7511 1149.5804 1163.4679