YEARLY HIGH
1.0028 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4702 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6954 NGN

2012 MWK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5326 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9828 to the December average rate of 0.4801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0028 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0450, 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 5,014 NGN
2011 Average 4,998 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,351 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,662.97 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0331
0.4298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to NGN 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 0.8580, compared to 0.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3457 NGN (High: 0.9508 / Low: 0.6051). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 NGN (High: 0.9585 / Low: 0.9451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3457
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.2491 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0252 (-2.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9828
2011 Avg (January) 1.0081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0028 0.9641 0.9828
February 0.9895 0.9400 0.9577
March 0.9585 0.9451 0.9494
April 0.9560 0.9328 0.9475
May 0.9508 0.6051 0.6984
June 0.6221 0.5977 0.6118
July 0.6056 0.5796 0.5916
August 0.5900 0.5680 0.5775
September 0.5697 0.5192 0.5456
October 0.5211 0.4972 0.5092
November 0.5070 0.4810 0.4934
December 0.4870 0.4702 0.4801