YEARLY HIGH
160.2350 MWK
YEARLY LOW
116.6346 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.0582 MWK

2013 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 160.2350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 116.6346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.6004 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.9388 to the December average rate of 151.2260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 160.2350 was up 22.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 130.7101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801,175 MWK
2012 Average 468,521 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 583,173 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,002.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

158.3427
114.2008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 139.3696, compared to 130.7469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.3696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.7469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 29.6518 MWK (High: 152.6819 / Low: 123.0301). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9136 MWK (High: 118.5482 / Low: 116.6346).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.6518
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 21.7613 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.7613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 154.6643) against the same month in 2012 (average: 62.5157), the exchange rate shifted by +92.1486 (+147.40%).

2013 Avg (April) 154.6643
2012 Avg (April) 62.5157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.8510 126.3961 131.9388
February 147.5915 139.2888 141.7954
March 151.0872 142.5737 147.2126
April 160.2350 149.4888 154.6643
May 152.6819 123.0301 141.1840
June 123.2171 117.9453 119.4226
July 120.0686 116.9840 118.6846
August 118.5482 116.6346 117.8793
September 132.4953 116.7267 120.6694
October 142.5016 131.0917 133.7257
November 146.3553 138.1929 142.2963
December 155.7770 146.3886 151.2260