YEARLY HIGH
1.1255 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.5601 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8315 MWK

2012 MRO to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.1255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.5601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5655 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5694 to the December average rate of 1.0964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 92.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1255 was up 89.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,628 MWK
2011 Average 2,790 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,800 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,827.26 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1492
0.5150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.6647, compared to 0.9983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3360 MWK (High: 0.9047 / Low: 0.5686). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 MWK (High: 0.5723 / Low: 0.5627).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3360
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5234 (+91.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0964
2011 Avg (December) 0.5730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5766 0.5629 0.5694
February 0.5799 0.5601 0.5691
March 0.5723 0.5627 0.5678
April 0.5885 0.5651 0.5729
May 0.9047 0.5686 0.8004
June 0.9306 0.8926 0.9084
July 0.9339 0.9113 0.9219
August 0.9220 0.9043 0.9121
September 1.0043 0.9216 0.9605
October 1.0569 1.0028 1.0272
November 1.0988 1.0402 1.0714
December 1.1255 1.0808 1.0964