YEARLY HIGH
0.5356 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.2702 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4025 MWK

2012 RWF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.5356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2654 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2733 to the December average rate of 0.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 92.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5356 was up 90.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,678 MWK
2011 Average 1,308 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,351 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5509
0.2481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.3207, compared to 0.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1614 MWK (High: 0.4358 / Low: 0.2744). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MWK (High: 0.2779 / Low: 0.2730).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1614
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5257) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2522 (+92.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5257
2011 Avg (December) 0.2735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2763 0.2705 0.2733
February 0.2785 0.2702 0.2755
March 0.2779 0.2730 0.2753
April 0.2813 0.2727 0.2753
May 0.4358 0.2744 0.3860
June 0.4486 0.4303 0.4386
July 0.4544 0.4431 0.4480
August 0.4537 0.4484 0.4496
September 0.4885 0.4535 0.4712
October 0.5093 0.4870 0.4975
November 0.5278 0.4984 0.5138
December 0.5356 0.5204 0.5257