YEARLY HIGH
25.5794 MWK
YEARLY LOW
11.4576 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0609 MWK

2012 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 25.5794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 11.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1217 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8285 to the December average rate of 25.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 111.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.5794 was up 87.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,897 MWK
2011 Average 62,693 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 57,288 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,608.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.3317
10.4587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 13.6862, compared to 22.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.6554 MWK (High: 18.4277 / Low: 11.7722). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5312 MWK (High: 12.0777 / Low: 11.5466).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.6554
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5312

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 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 25.0090) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3038), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7052 (+103.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 25.0090
2011 Avg (December) 12.3038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2172 11.6211 11.8285
February 12.0253 11.4576 11.8185
March 12.1636 11.5747 11.7814
April 12.0777 11.5466 11.8470
May 18.4277 11.7722 16.4752
June 19.1573 17.8235 18.3668
July 19.5102 18.2546 18.7653
August 21.2937 19.5433 20.7435
September 23.1927 21.2911 22.2223
October 24.0943 23.1620 23.5623
November 24.9261 23.5465 24.3109
December 25.5794 24.7389 25.0090