YEARLY HIGH
74.1909 IRR
YEARLY LOW
36.7395 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.4971 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 370,954 IRR
2011 Average 337,591 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 183,697 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,256.92 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

74.9382
34.1524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.6604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.5218
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (May) 54.1584
2011 Avg (May) 69.7224

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