YEARLY HIGH
108.1860 MWK
YEARLY LOW
46.1293 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.6803 MWK

2012 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 108.1860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 46.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.0567 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4765 to the December average rate of 104.8983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.1860 was up 88.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.4515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,163,720 MWK
2011 Average 1,055,666 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 922,587 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,241,133.34 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

110.5405
42.8343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 58.8149, compared to 92.5457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.7308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.8149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.5457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 24.8731 MWK (High: 76.6474 / Low: 51.7743). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8565 MWK (High: 53.7870 / Low: 51.9305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.8731
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7155 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 104.8983) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +56.6082 (+117.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 104.8983
2011 Avg (December) 48.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.5434 46.1293 48.4765
February 54.2001 50.6817 52.3389
March 53.7870 51.9305 53.0592
April 53.9293 51.4387 52.3437
May 76.6474 51.7743 69.3176
June 80.5564 73.2582 77.3534
July 82.0042 78.1275 80.1458
August 84.6769 82.2621 83.3603
September 95.1214 83.3008 90.1854
October 99.7709 95.7344 97.5859
November 103.4919 94.8523 99.0986
December 108.1860 101.8983 104.8983