YEARLY HIGH
5.7110 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.7494 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0231 CDF

2012 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 5.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.7494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9616 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5529 to the December average rate of 2.8272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7110 was down 6.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.1161, 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 28,555 CDF
2011 Average 29,240 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 13,747 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,808.03 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8254
2.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to CDF 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 4.9351, compared to 3.1111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0531 CDF (High: 5.5308 / Low: 3.4777). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 CDF (High: 3.3850 / Low: 3.3282).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0531
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

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 1.4713 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.5304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5014 (-8.31%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.5304
2011 Avg (February) 6.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6549 5.5027 5.5529
February 5.7110 5.4350 5.5304
March 5.5978 5.4669 5.5180
April 5.5821 5.4232 5.5128
May 5.5308 3.4777 4.0414
June 3.5529 3.3692 3.4554
July 3.4075 3.3448 3.3803
August 3.3850 3.3282 3.3617
September 3.3327 3.0456 3.1990
October 3.0736 2.9296 2.9956
November 2.9825 2.8444 2.9029
December 2.8737 2.7494 2.8272