YEARLY HIGH
4.2177 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.1178 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5896 MWK

2013 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 4.2177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 3.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0998 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4504 to the December average rate of 3.9383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.2177 was up 22.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4308, 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 2,108,842 MWK
2012 Average 1,312,111 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,558,918 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 549,923.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.1710
3.1021
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 3.7116, compared to 3.4676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.7231 MWK (High: 4.1077 / Low: 3.3846). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 MWK (High: 3.2455 / Low: 3.1522).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7231
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

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 0.4578 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 4.0819) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8312), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2507 (+122.91%).

2013 Avg (April) 4.0819
2012 Avg (April) 1.8312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6726 3.3067 3.4504
February 3.8847 3.6660 3.7313
March 3.9847 3.7774 3.8913
April 4.2177 3.9332 4.0819
May 4.1077 3.3846 3.7864
June 3.3952 3.2976 3.3286
July 3.3330 3.2162 3.2809
August 3.2455 3.1522 3.2088
September 3.4714 3.1178 3.1912
October 3.6911 3.4333 3.4865
November 3.8050 3.5981 3.6996
December 4.0957 3.7793 3.9383