YEARLY HIGH
0.4533 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2169 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3225 LRD

2012 MWK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.4533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2364 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4428 to the December average rate of 0.2233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4533 was down 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4834, 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 2,267 LRD
2011 Average 2,312 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,085 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,181.90 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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MWK to LRD 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 0.3967, compared to 0.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1648 LRD (High: 0.4471 / Low: 0.2824). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 LRD (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2703).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1648
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0349 (-7.31%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4424
2011 Avg (February) 0.4773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4488 0.4343 0.4428
February 0.4533 0.4344 0.4424
March 0.4468 0.4397 0.4425
April 0.4473 0.4371 0.4438
May 0.4471 0.2824 0.3276
June 0.2876 0.2746 0.2810
July 0.2770 0.2703 0.2735
August 0.2738 0.2667 0.2693
September 0.2667 0.2421 0.2555
October 0.2458 0.2283 0.2369
November 0.2390 0.2229 0.2309
December 0.2280 0.2169 0.2233