YEARLY HIGH
0.3269 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1625 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2289 BTN

2012 MWK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.1625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1644 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3120 to the December average rate of 0.1670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3269 was down 0.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3291, 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 1,634 BTN
2011 Average 1,494 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 812 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.03 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3265
0.1525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BTN 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 0.2791, compared to 0.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1111 BTN (High: 0.3233 / Low: 0.2122). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BTN (High: 0.1886 / Low: 0.1852).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1111
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3120) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+4.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3120
2011 Avg (January) 0.3000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3269 0.2988 0.3120
February 0.3028 0.2931 0.2975
March 0.3100 0.2962 0.3032
April 0.3178 0.3019 0.3111
May 0.3233 0.2122 0.2395
June 0.2129 0.2060 0.2110
July 0.2071 0.1865 0.1961
August 0.1886 0.1852 0.1871
September 0.1852 0.1650 0.1796
October 0.1756 0.1625 0.1716
November 0.1760 0.1670 0.1717
December 0.1695 0.1642 0.1670