YEARLY HIGH
24.7296 LAK
YEARLY LOW
18.5366 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7027 LAK

2013 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 24.7296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 18.5366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1930 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6775 to the December average rate of 19.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 24.7296 was down 49.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.3942, 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 123,648 LAK
2012 Average 174,760 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 92,683 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,965.13 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

24.1428
18.5592
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 21.5764, compared to 21.8290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.0053 LAK (High: 23.0375 / Low: 19.0321). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3449 LAK (High: 23.8524 / Low: 23.5075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0053
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1626 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 23.6775) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.7616), the exchange rate shifted by -25.0841 (-51.44%).

2013 Avg (January) 23.6775
2012 Avg (January) 48.7616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7296 22.1262 23.6775
February 22.0773 20.7109 21.6558
March 21.2977 19.9071 20.5814
April 20.1540 18.5389 19.3619
May 23.0375 19.0321 20.6940
June 23.6837 22.9679 23.4879
July 23.8923 23.3256 23.6186
August 23.8524 23.5075 23.6655
September 24.0066 21.3677 23.4282
October 21.5747 20.0397 21.2656
November 20.4923 19.4386 19.9716
December 19.5188 18.5366 19.0245