YEARLY HIGH
49.3942 LAK
YEARLY LOW
23.8988 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9995 LAK

2012 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 49.3942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 23.8988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4954 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7616 to the December average rate of 24.4031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.3942 was down 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.6325, 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 246,971 LAK
2011 Average 257,439 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 119,494 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,476.79 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.1975
21.9672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LAK 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 43.0660, compared to 26.9330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 17.7085 LAK (High: 48.1982 / Low: 30.4897). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4278 LAK (High: 29.2657 / Low: 28.8379).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.7085
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4278

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 12.7158 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.7616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 53.2273), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4657 (-8.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.7616
2011 Avg (January) 53.2273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.3942 48.2357 48.7616
February 49.3071 47.6349 48.2282
March 48.4460 47.6055 48.0289
April 48.3301 47.1458 47.9710
May 48.1982 30.4897 35.2552
June 30.6763 29.4733 30.1510
July 29.7486 28.1862 29.3591
August 29.2657 28.8379 29.1478
September 28.8505 26.4626 27.6915
October 26.5331 25.3095 25.9113
November 25.8294 24.4219 25.0852
December 24.6752 23.8988 24.4031