YEARLY HIGH
0.2219 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1635 MWK

2012 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1144 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1090 to the December average rate of 0.2174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2219 was up 99.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,110 MWK
2011 Average 518 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 538 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 571.76 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2283
0.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1284, compared to 0.1985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0648 MWK (High: 0.1746 / Low: 0.1098). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MWK (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1095).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0648
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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: 0.2174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+99.66%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2174
2011 Avg (December) 0.1089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1101 0.1077 0.1090
February 0.1111 0.1076 0.1100
March 0.1111 0.1095 0.1103
April 0.1122 0.1094 0.1103
May 0.1746 0.1098 0.1548
June 0.1804 0.1736 0.1762
July 0.1840 0.1786 0.1813
August 0.1846 0.1820 0.1827
September 0.2012 0.1845 0.1922
October 0.2103 0.2006 0.2054
November 0.2176 0.2061 0.2122
December 0.2219 0.2148 0.2174