YEARLY HIGH
5.5692 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.1617 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7536 MWK

2013 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 5.5692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 4.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4075 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5467 to the December average rate of 5.2141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5692 was up 20.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.6097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,846 MWK
2012 Average 16,709 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 20,809 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,037.49 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.5013
4.1580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 4.8905, compared to 4.6168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.9256 MWK (High: 5.3757 / Low: 4.4501). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1432 MWK (High: 4.4694 / Low: 4.3262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9256
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 5.3894) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2531), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1363 (+139.20%).

2013 Avg (April) 5.3894
2012 Avg (April) 2.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8319 4.3539 4.5467
February 5.1325 4.8284 4.9222
March 5.2730 5.0055 5.1385
April 5.5692 5.1966 5.3894
May 5.3757 4.4501 4.9816
June 4.4642 4.3072 4.3645
July 4.4694 4.3262 4.3888
August 4.3730 4.2087 4.2712
September 4.6690 4.1617 4.2699
October 4.8737 4.5363 4.6206
November 5.1004 4.7762 4.9361
December 5.3607 5.0707 5.2141