YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0518 ETB

2013 MWK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0544 to the December average rate of 0.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0576 was down 46.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1070, 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 288 ETB
2012 Average 387 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 221 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.12 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0582
0.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to ETB 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0098 ETB (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0569) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0087 (-13.19%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0569
2012 Avg (July) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0511 0.0544
February 0.0512 0.0483 0.0503
March 0.0498 0.0470 0.0483
April 0.0477 0.0447 0.0462
May 0.0560 0.0461 0.0502
June 0.0574 0.0558 0.0569
July 0.0576 0.0562 0.0569
August 0.0574 0.0565 0.0570
September 0.0575 0.0515 0.0563
October 0.0519 0.0482 0.0512
November 0.0493 0.0464 0.0478
December 0.0465 0.0442 0.0453