YEARLY HIGH
163.1283 MWK
YEARLY LOW
76.4181 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.9020 MWK

2012 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 163.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 76.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.7101 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.0193 to the December average rate of 158.9540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 103.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 163.1283 was up 107.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 78.6156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 815,641 MWK
2011 Average 334,615 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 382,091 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433,550.67 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

167.0475
69.9258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 92.8711, compared to 144.9330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.0619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.8711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.7777 MWK (High: 126.2560 / Low: 79.4783). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4938 MWK (High: 134.7258 / Low: 132.2320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.7777
August Spread (Stable) ±2.4938

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: 158.9540) against the same month in 2011 (average: 77.1095), the exchange rate shifted by +81.8445 (+106.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 158.9540
2011 Avg (December) 77.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.4569 76.4181 78.0193
February 81.8238 76.5122 79.0386
March 81.2345 78.5232 79.4103
April 83.1867 79.1895 80.6464
May 126.2560 79.4783 112.5042
June 130.6096 125.5724 127.6076
July 135.3134 128.5313 132.1381
August 134.7258 132.2320 133.2487
September 148.1196 134.2660 140.6413
October 153.0515 146.3058 149.8864
November 158.9139 150.3405 154.7292
December 163.1283 155.6846 158.9540