YEARLY HIGH
47.8306 MWK
YEARLY LOW
23.5300 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3867 MWK

2012 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 47.8306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 23.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3006 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.8140 to the December average rate of 46.8588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.8306 was up 98.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.1231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239,153 MWK
2011 Average 112,035 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 117,650 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,503.21 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.1633
21.5095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 27.9967, compared to 42.7768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 13.9543 MWK (High: 37.8979 / Low: 23.9437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2845 MWK (High: 24.1980 / Low: 23.9135).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.9543
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 46.8588) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.7947), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0641 (+96.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 46.8588
2011 Avg (December) 23.7947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0860 23.5373 23.8140
February 24.2623 23.5300 24.0085
March 24.1980 23.9135 24.0587
April 24.4544 23.9203 24.1036
May 37.8979 23.9437 33.7335
June 39.2465 37.6271 38.2616
July 39.6148 38.4531 39.1035
August 39.7843 39.2362 39.3808
September 43.3902 39.7792 41.4402
October 45.2348 43.1282 44.2005
November 46.8558 44.3377 45.6773
December 47.8306 46.3582 46.8588