YEARLY HIGH
3.8006 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.9063 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8629 MWK

2012 NPR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 3.8006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8943 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0012 to the December average rate of 3.7436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 87.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8006 was up 73.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,003 MWK
2011 Average 10,554 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,532 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,471.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9178
1.8270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 2.3043, compared to 3.4216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9905 MWK (High: 2.9552 / Low: 1.9648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0555 MWK (High: 2.1212 / Low: 2.0657).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9905
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.7436) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7875 (+91.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.7436
2011 Avg (December) 1.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0950 1.9063 2.0012
February 2.1212 2.0657 2.0985
March 2.1255 2.0210 2.0645
April 2.0712 1.9648 2.0115
May 2.9552 1.9648 2.6823
June 3.0367 2.9358 2.9678
July 3.1360 3.0418 3.0852
August 3.1297 3.0735 3.0970
September 3.5859 3.1246 3.3210
October 3.7149 3.5644 3.6425
November 3.7396 3.5379 3.6400
December 3.8006 3.6936 3.7436