YEARLY HIGH
0.0425 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0304 BOB

2012 MWK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0420 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0425 was down 9.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 BOB
2011 Average 224 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 105 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.96 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0441
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BOB 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 0.0372, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0154 BOB (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0251).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-9.76%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0417
2011 Avg (February) 0.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0425 0.0415 0.0420
February 0.0425 0.0412 0.0417
March 0.0418 0.0413 0.0416
April 0.0418 0.0409 0.0415
May 0.0418 0.0264 0.0305
June 0.0266 0.0255 0.0261
July 0.0260 0.0252 0.0256
August 0.0255 0.0251 0.0254
September 0.0251 0.0230 0.0242
October 0.0232 0.0221 0.0226
November 0.0226 0.0213 0.0219
December 0.0216 0.0209 0.0213