2012 LKR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6360 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.2547 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9178 MWK

2012 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.6360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 1.2547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3813 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4419 to the December average rate of 2.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6360 was up 73.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,180 MWK

2011 Average 7,062 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 6,274 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,906.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6822

1.1655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 1.5465, compared to 2.2891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7069 MWK (High: 1.9909 / Low: 1.2840). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 MWK (High: 2.1007 / Low: 2.0701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7069

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0884 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.5558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4409), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1148 (+77.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.5558

2011 Avg (December) 1.4409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4572	1.4253	1.4419
February	1.4539	1.3457	1.4106
March	1.3744	1.2708	1.3222
April	1.3433	1.2547	1.2919
May	1.9909	1.2840	1.8017
June	2.0551	1.9764	2.0107
July	2.1175	2.0109	2.0554
August	2.1007	2.0701	2.0821
September	2.3438	2.0987	2.1981
October	2.4377	2.3473	2.3930
November	2.5139	2.3723	2.4504
December	2.6360	2.4933	2.5558