2012 MWK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |