2013 LKR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3088 MWK

YEARLY LOW

2.4642 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8233 MWK

2013 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.3088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 2.4642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8446 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6530 to the December average rate of 3.2209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3088 was up 25.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6360, 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 16,544 MWK

2012 Average 9,599 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 12,321 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,223.12 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.2929

2.4288

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 2.8756, compared to 2.7710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5573 MWK (High: 3.1922 / Low: 2.6349). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 MWK (High: 2.5217 / Low: 2.4678).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5573

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3870 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.2209) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6651 (+26.02%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.2209

2012 Avg (December) 2.5558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8371	2.5341	2.6530
February	2.9977	2.8388	2.8866
March	3.0862	2.9136	3.0128
April	3.2959	3.0598	3.1858
May	3.1922	2.6349	2.9513
June	2.6431	2.5214	2.5643
July	2.5497	2.4757	2.5124
August	2.5217	2.4678	2.5008
September	2.7820	2.4642	2.5319
October	3.0128	2.7634	2.8259
November	3.1290	2.9457	3.0341
December	3.3088	3.1266	3.2209