YEARLY HIGH
60.1733 MWK
YEARLY LOW
44.9115 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.9097 MWK

2013 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 60.1733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 44.9115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2618 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4286 to the December average rate of 58.5877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 60.1733 was up 27.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 47.1922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300,867 MWK
2012 Average 172,901 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 224,558 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,308.89 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

59.8762
44.4146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 50.9290, compared to 50.8904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 8.9019 MWK (High: 55.2570 / Low: 46.3552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8780 MWK (High: 46.7418 / Low: 45.8638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.9019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.9458 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 58.5877) against the same month in 2012 (average: 46.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4518 (+26.99%).

2013 Avg (December) 58.5877
2012 Avg (December) 46.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.6185 44.9115 47.4286
February 53.8124 49.9668 51.6053
March 54.9927 52.2614 53.5854
April 57.5735 53.5024 55.6028
May 55.2570 46.3552 51.6489
June 46.5179 45.1102 45.7031
July 46.9477 45.4771 46.2535
August 46.7418 45.8638 46.3436
September 51.4413 45.6429 47.0321
October 54.7916 50.7849 51.7400
November 57.3325 53.6686 55.3853
December 60.1733 57.0152 58.5877