YEARLY HIGH
39.0240 MWK
YEARLY LOW
19.9741 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7041 MWK

2012 SZL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 39.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 19.9741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0499 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4986 to the December average rate of 37.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0240 was up 68.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.0924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,120 MWK
2011 Average 108,072 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 99,870 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,249.53 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.6999
18.7531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 24.2201, compared to 35.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.3578 MWK (High: 31.5823 / Low: 21.2245). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7954 MWK (High: 22.0620 / Low: 21.2666).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.3578
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7954

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 0.5922 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 37.9543) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0469), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9075 (+89.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 37.9543
2011 Avg (December) 20.0469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2484 19.9741 20.4986
February 22.0620 21.2666 21.6199
March 22.2452 21.4179 21.8418
April 21.8279 20.6021 21.2495
May 31.5823 21.2245 28.4813
June 32.8545 30.3439 31.6293
July 33.5308 32.3731 33.0513
August 33.8915 32.6391 33.2499
September 36.5508 33.0131 34.8926
October 36.6506 34.1072 35.6895
November 37.0810 35.6163 36.2915
December 39.0240 36.8298 37.9543