YEARLY HIGH
192.6420 MWK
YEARLY LOW
129.4023 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.5918 MWK

2013 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 192.6420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 129.4023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2397 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5548 to the December average rate of 167.9932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 192.6420 was up 18.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 163.1283, 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 963,210 MWK
2012 Average 595,216 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 647,011 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,198.32 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

192.2220
130.2289
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 171.3590, compared to 147.8246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.5345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.3590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.8246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 41.7060 MWK (High: 188.0760 / Low: 146.3701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2161 MWK (High: 144.6335 / Low: 138.4174).

May Spread (Volatile) ±41.7060
August Spread (Stable) ±6.2161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 24.6881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 187.0559) against the same month in 2012 (average: 80.6464), the exchange rate shifted by +106.4095 (+131.95%).

2013 Avg (April) 187.0559
2012 Avg (April) 80.6464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.4247 154.2933 161.5548
February 190.4393 172.0937 177.7045
March 185.5943 177.8692 182.5915
April 192.6420 182.5432 187.0559
May 188.0760 146.3701 171.9678
June 150.7021 143.7085 147.2798
July 149.4839 141.7714 145.7684
August 144.6335 138.4174 142.0131
September 141.8869 129.4023 135.3950
October 152.8418 138.1233 142.3447
November 159.1708 146.5663 153.4330
December 173.4887 161.7242 167.9932