2012 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.0916 MWK

YEARLY LOW

19.9725 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.7095 MWK

2012 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 39.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 19.9725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1191 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4922 to the December average rate of 37.9632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0916 was up 69.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.0894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,458 MWK

2011 Average 108,067 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 99,862 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,595.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.7103

18.7451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 24.2198, compared to 35.1993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2198

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.3646 MWK (High: 31.5875 / Low: 21.2230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7639 MWK (High: 22.0530 / Low: 21.2890).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.3646

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7639

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6129 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 37.9632) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0477), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9155 (+89.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 37.9632

2011 Avg (December) 20.0477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2497	19.9725	20.4922
February	22.0530	21.2890	21.6211
March	22.2480	21.4416	21.8508
April	21.8300	20.5991	21.2380
May	31.5875	21.2230	28.4751
June	32.8448	30.4711	31.6416
July	33.5181	32.3748	33.0546
August	33.8906	32.6517	33.2542
September	36.4860	33.0569	34.9419
October	36.6494	34.1089	35.6923
November	37.0801	35.6266	36.2893
December	39.0916	36.8329	37.9632