2012 STD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0180 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.0084 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0128 MWK

2012 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 102.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0180 was up 85.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 MWK

2011 Average 44 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 42 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.66 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0184

0.0078

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0049 MWK (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0136).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0175) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+97.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0175

2011 Avg (December) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0090	0.0084	0.0086
February	0.0091	0.0086	0.0089
March	0.0091	0.0087	0.0089
April	0.0091	0.0088	0.0089
May	0.0138	0.0089	0.0123
June	0.0142	0.0135	0.0138
July	0.0140	0.0136	0.0138
August	0.0138	0.0136	0.0137
September	0.0158	0.0137	0.0147
October	0.0167	0.0156	0.0161
November	0.0174	0.0161	0.0167
December	0.0180	0.0171	0.0175