2013 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.4199 MWK

YEARLY LOW

31.7442 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.9034 MWK

2013 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 45.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 31.7442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6758 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3669 to the December average rate of 40.6477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 45.4199 was up 16.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0916, 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 227,100 MWK

2012 Average 148,697 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 158,721 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,378.91 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

45.2527

31.6547

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 39.6907, compared to 36.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.5733 MWK (High: 44.7765 / Low: 33.2032). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3078 MWK (High: 33.3763 / Low: 32.0685).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5733

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3078

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 7.3194 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 44.1195) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.2380), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8816 (+107.74%).

2013 Avg (April) 44.1195

2012 Avg (April) 21.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.9460	36.9925	38.3669
February	42.9886	40.2318	41.1596
March	42.1637	40.7186	41.6028
April	45.4199	42.1017	44.1195
May	44.7765	33.2032	40.1073
June	33.3763	32.0685	32.7879
July	34.0381	32.5641	33.2399
August	33.8326	31.7442	32.8214
September	36.5106	32.0001	33.5733
October	39.4084	36.1996	37.3969
November	40.7349	37.5526	39.0174
December	41.8466	39.4183	40.6477