YEARLY HIGH
59.8182 MWK
YEARLY LOW
26.8713 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.3411 MWK

2012 NOK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 59.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 26.8713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9469 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5978 to the December average rate of 58.3315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 111.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 59.8182 was up 94.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.7133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 299,091 MWK
2011 Average 139,340 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 134,357 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,734.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.4049
24.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 33.0023, compared to 51.6798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 15.0431 MWK (High: 43.6755 / Low: 28.6324). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1031 MWK (High: 29.5115 / Low: 28.4084).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.0431
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2387 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 58.3315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.8915), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4400 (+109.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 58.3315
2011 Avg (December) 27.8915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4119 26.8713 27.5978
February 29.9615 27.8469 28.9931
March 29.7931 28.4950 29.1171
April 29.5115 28.4084 28.8785
May 43.6755 28.6324 39.3378
June 45.5102 42.6669 44.0895
July 45.4430 44.1344 44.9598
August 47.9599 45.5975 46.5568
September 53.0373 47.8033 50.3355
October 55.5193 52.7580 54.1005
November 57.8125 54.0580 55.7950
December 59.8182 57.1832 58.3315