YEARLY HIGH
0.2892 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1418 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2045 KGS

2012 MWK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1474 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2843 to the December average rate of 0.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2892 was down 8.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3161, 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 1,446 KGS
2011 Average 1,480 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 709 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.00 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2983
0.1308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KGS 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 0.2525, compared to 0.1565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1049 KGS (High: 0.2839 / Low: 0.1790). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.2830 / Low: 0.2795).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1049
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2826) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0299 (-9.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2826
2011 Avg (February) 0.3124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2886 0.2811 0.2843
February 0.2892 0.2789 0.2826
March 0.2830 0.2795 0.2810
April 0.2839 0.2775 0.2816
May 0.2839 0.1790 0.2077
June 0.1810 0.1736 0.1778
July 0.1754 0.1645 0.1711
August 0.1652 0.1604 0.1637
September 0.1618 0.1523 0.1586
October 0.1563 0.1491 0.1525
November 0.1523 0.1445 0.1481
December 0.1464 0.1418 0.1448