YEARLY HIGH
266.8060 MWK
YEARLY LOW
129.3981 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.7376 MWK

2012 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 266.8060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 129.3981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.4079 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.3866 to the December average rate of 260.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 266.8060 was up 91.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.3455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,334,030 MWK
2011 Average 639,117 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 646,990 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687,039.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

272.9446
119.4649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 154.1600, compared to 237.3152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.1552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.1600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.3152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 73.8006 MWK (High: 206.5865 / Low: 132.7860). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7269 MWK (High: 133.6576 / Low: 130.9307).

May Spread (Volatile) ±73.8006
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8439 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 260.1547) against the same month in 2011 (average: 131.9587), the exchange rate shifted by +128.1959 (+97.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 260.1547
2011 Avg (December) 131.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.3204 129.3981 132.3866
February 134.3267 131.3763 133.0988
March 133.6576 130.9307 132.2549
April 135.7926 131.6894 132.9558
May 206.5865 132.7860 185.0527
June 215.0381 204.2040 209.2110
July 217.4194 212.8664 215.3182
August 220.0832 215.1999 217.4808
September 241.1615 219.9977 229.1200
October 253.5855 240.9384 247.2902
November 259.8045 248.7873 254.5269
December 266.8060 256.8368 260.1547