2012 MWK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MWK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MWK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 74.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 36.7395.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.4514 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.5189 to the December average rate of 37.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.1909 was down 3.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.2525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MWK to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 63.6604, compared to 41.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.3266 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.5218 IRR (High: 74.1909 / Low: 46.6691). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6728 IRR (High: 44.8181 / Low: 44.1453).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.3809 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 54.1584) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.7224), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5640 (-22.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.6333 | 67.6844 | 68.5189 |
| February | 71.2046 | 68.6179 | 70.3519 |
| March | 71.5909 | 70.6959 | 71.1282 |
| April | 74.1755 | 69.8607 | 71.5394 |
| May | 74.1909 | 46.6691 | 54.1584 |
| June | 47.0297 | 45.2384 | 46.2657 |
| July | 45.6314 | 44.3677 | 45.0434 |
| August | 44.8181 | 44.1453 | 44.6424 |
| September | 44.1618 | 40.5505 | 42.4311 |
| October | 40.7236 | 38.8784 | 39.8063 |
| November | 39.7919 | 37.4350 | 38.5285 |
| December | 38.0334 | 36.7395 | 37.5512 |