YEARLY HIGH
0.0468 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0212 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 SBD

2012 MWK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0447 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0468 was down 11.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0528, 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 234 SBD
2011 Average 244 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 106 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0470
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SBD 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 0.0386, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0154 SBD (High: 0.0432 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0254).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0447) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-13.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0447
2011 Avg (January) 0.0515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0468 0.0428 0.0447
February 0.0438 0.0419 0.0426
March 0.0435 0.0426 0.0430
April 0.0433 0.0422 0.0429
May 0.0432 0.0278 0.0319
June 0.0275 0.0257 0.0264
July 0.0271 0.0256 0.0263
August 0.0259 0.0254 0.0257
September 0.0254 0.0235 0.0245
October 0.0237 0.0224 0.0231
November 0.0231 0.0216 0.0223
December 0.0220 0.0212 0.0217