YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0265 EGP

2012 MWK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0368 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0372 was down 6.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0399, 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 186 EGP
2011 Average 191 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 92 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0386
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to EGP 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 0.0326, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0136 EGP (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0219).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0368) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0384), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-4.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0368
2011 Avg (January) 0.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0364 0.0368
February 0.0372 0.0361 0.0365
March 0.0366 0.0361 0.0363
April 0.0366 0.0357 0.0363
May 0.0365 0.0230 0.0267
June 0.0231 0.0223 0.0228
July 0.0225 0.0219 0.0222
August 0.0222 0.0219 0.0221
September 0.0220 0.0201 0.0211
October 0.0202 0.0193 0.0198
November 0.0197 0.0186 0.0191
December 0.0194 0.0184 0.0188