YEARLY HIGH
3.4308 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.7886 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6214 MWK

2012 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 3.4308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 1.7886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6422 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8183 to the December average rate of 3.3674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4308 was up 77.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,715,404 MWK
2011 Average 903,477 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 894,288 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 821,116.20 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.5223
1.6634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 2.1109, compared to 3.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0068 MWK (High: 2.8279 / Low: 1.8211). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 MWK (High: 1.8383 / Low: 1.8060).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0068
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

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: 3.3674) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8332), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5342 (+83.69%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.3674
2011 Avg (December) 1.8332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8382 1.7949 1.8183
February 1.8422 1.7886 1.8247
March 1.8383 1.8060 1.8263
April 1.8655 1.8158 1.8312
May 2.8279 1.8211 2.5495
June 2.8867 2.7736 2.8156
July 2.9285 2.8424 2.8879
August 2.9534 2.8883 2.9152
September 3.1966 2.9375 3.0625
October 3.2967 3.1529 3.2327
November 3.4068 3.2317 3.3251
December 3.4308 3.3072 3.3674