YEARLY HIGH
7.1278 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.2091 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9436 KRW

2012 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 7.1278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 3.2091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9187 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9606 to the December average rate of 3.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -52.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1278 was down 4.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4956, 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 35,639 KRW
2011 Average 35,501 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 16,046 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,593.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3281
2.9179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KRW 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 6.1419, compared to 3.7453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.3729 KRW (High: 6.8461 / Low: 4.4731). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 KRW (High: 4.1496 / Low: 4.0794).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3729
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0702

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 1.7364 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.9606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.3934), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4328 (-5.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.9606
2011 Avg (January) 7.3934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1278 6.7908 6.9606
February 6.9227 6.7299 6.7845
March 6.8696 6.6744 6.7826
April 6.9444 6.6899 6.8346
May 6.8461 4.4731 5.0982
June 4.5155 4.2552 4.3909
July 4.2544 4.1240 4.1891
August 4.1496 4.0794 4.1178
September 4.0809 3.6682 3.8890
October 3.6916 3.4495 3.5819
November 3.5187 3.3093 3.4085
December 3.3375 3.2091 3.2854