YEARLY HIGH
0.0418 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0308 MWK

2012 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0205 to the December average rate of 0.0410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0418 was up 100.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209 MWK
2011 Average 97 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 101 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.99 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0430
0.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0121 MWK (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0207). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MWK (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0206).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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: 0.0410) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+99.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0410
2011 Avg (December) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0207 0.0202 0.0205
February 0.0210 0.0203 0.0207
March 0.0210 0.0206 0.0208
April 0.0212 0.0207 0.0208
May 0.0328 0.0207 0.0292
June 0.0339 0.0326 0.0332
July 0.0355 0.0336 0.0341
August 0.0347 0.0342 0.0343
September 0.0378 0.0347 0.0361
October 0.0395 0.0377 0.0386
November 0.0409 0.0387 0.0399
December 0.0418 0.0405 0.0410