YEARLY HIGH
0.5591 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2915 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4061 PKR

2012 MWK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.5591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2676 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5500 to the December average rate of 0.2970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5591 was down 3.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5804, 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 2,796 PKR
2011 Average 2,770 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,457 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,338.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5753
0.2717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PKR 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 0.4917, compared to 0.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1955 PKR (High: 0.5491 / Low: 0.3536). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 PKR (High: 0.3462 / Low: 0.3386).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1955
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.1431 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5481) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-2.61%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5481
2011 Avg (February) 0.5628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5571 0.5440 0.5500
February 0.5591 0.5428 0.5481
March 0.5537 0.5440 0.5476
April 0.5507 0.5360 0.5461
May 0.5491 0.3536 0.4030
June 0.3605 0.3464 0.3552
July 0.3518 0.3415 0.3463
August 0.3462 0.3386 0.3430
September 0.3404 0.3128 0.3268
October 0.3172 0.3033 0.3094
November 0.3094 0.2935 0.3008
December 0.3024 0.2915 0.2970