YEARLY HIGH
2.8522 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.1296 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5519 CDF

2013 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.8522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7226 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7420 to the December average rate of 2.1919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8522 was down 50.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.7110, 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 14,261 CDF
2012 Average 20,088 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,648 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,612.86 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8681
2.1304
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 2.5438, compared to 2.5600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4620 CDF (High: 2.7568 / Low: 2.2948). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 CDF (High: 2.8126 / Low: 2.7583).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4620
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2634 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.7420) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.5529), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8108 (-50.62%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.7420
2012 Avg (January) 5.5529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8522 2.5631 2.7420
February 2.5637 2.3980 2.5145
March 2.4828 2.3731 2.4238
April 2.3775 2.2159 2.2931
May 2.7568 2.2948 2.4824
June 2.8318 2.7553 2.8066
July 2.8388 2.7469 2.7956
August 2.8126 2.7583 2.7888
September 2.8264 2.5210 2.7620
October 2.5409 2.3510 2.4986
November 2.4094 2.2509 2.3233
December 2.2526 2.1296 2.1919