YEARLY HIGH
2.1269 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.9973 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5507 MWK

2012 NGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.1269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.9973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1297 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0176 to the December average rate of 2.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 104.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1269 was up 98.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,126,940 MWK
2011 Average 1,001,093 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 997,255 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129,685.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1898
0.9110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to MWK 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 1.2127, compared to 1.8886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6008 MWK (High: 1.6525 / Low: 1.0517). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 MWK (High: 1.0581 / Low: 1.0432).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.0832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0101), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0731 (+106.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.0832
2011 Avg (December) 1.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0372 0.9973 1.0176
February 1.0639 1.0106 1.0444
March 1.0581 1.0432 1.0533
April 1.0721 1.0461 1.0554
May 1.6525 1.0517 1.4707
June 1.6730 1.6074 1.6349
July 1.7254 1.6513 1.6907
August 1.7604 1.6949 1.7319
September 1.9259 1.7554 1.8345
October 2.0113 1.9191 1.9641
November 2.0790 1.9725 2.0273
December 2.1269 2.0534 2.0832