YEARLY HIGH
0.5063 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2498 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3494 JPY

2012 MWK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2565 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4688 to the December average rate of 0.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5063 was down 10.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5627, 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 2,532 JPY
2011 Average 2,559 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,249 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,282.74 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5212
0.2294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to JPY 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 0.4301, compared to 0.2687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1859 JPY (High: 0.4858 / Low: 0.2999). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 JPY (High: 0.2898 / Low: 0.2820).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1859
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0428 (-7.92%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4969
2011 Avg (March) 0.5397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4741 0.4612 0.4688
February 0.4874 0.4629 0.4745
March 0.5063 0.4862 0.4969
April 0.4976 0.4803 0.4895
May 0.4858 0.2999 0.3520
June 0.3039 0.2912 0.2989
July 0.2968 0.2832 0.2897
August 0.2898 0.2820 0.2863
September 0.2821 0.2568 0.2706
October 0.2609 0.2503 0.2558
November 0.2593 0.2498 0.2537
December 0.2649 0.2499 0.2559