YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 SGD

2012 MWK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -52.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0080 was down 7.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0086, 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 40 SGD
2011 Average 40 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 18 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.65 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0082
0.0033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SGD 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 0.0068, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 SGD (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-8.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0078
2011 Avg (January) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0080 0.0076 0.0078
February 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
March 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
April 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
May 0.0075 0.0049 0.0056
June 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
July 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0045 0.0040 0.0043
October 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
November 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
December 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037