2012 PEN to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 130.7101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 60.2546.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4555 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.9492 to the December average rate of 127.5551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 109.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 130.7101 was up 111.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.7223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.2984, compared to 114.8777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.5793 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 34.7146 MWK (High: 97.3614 / Low: 62.6468). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6746 MWK (High: 62.4639 / Low: 61.7893).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 127.5551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.8196), the exchange rate shifted by +66.7356 (+109.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.6070 | 60.2546 | 60.9492 |
| February | 62.5507 | 60.2600 | 61.6781 |
| March | 62.4639 | 61.7893 | 62.1374 |
| April | 63.4830 | 61.7878 | 62.5157 |
| May | 97.3614 | 62.6468 | 87.2913 |
| June | 102.2618 | 96.5751 | 99.2185 |
| July | 105.1871 | 100.9588 | 103.4573 |
| August | 106.4098 | 104.2380 | 105.0662 |
| September | 116.5784 | 106.3777 | 111.0927 |
| October | 121.7417 | 116.0983 | 119.2376 |
| November | 126.7320 | 118.9100 | 122.8572 |
| December | 130.7101 | 125.7764 | 127.5551 |