YEARLY HIGH
0.2711 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1229 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1856 PHP

2012 MWK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2653 to the December average rate of 0.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -52.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2711 was down 8.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,356 PHP
2011 Average 1,389 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 615 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.00 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2794
0.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PHP 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 0.2314, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0909 PHP (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.1649). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PHP (High: 0.1546 / Low: 0.1517).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0909
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2653) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0267 (-9.13%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2653
2011 Avg (January) 0.2920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2711 0.2592 0.2653
February 0.2628 0.2546 0.2577
March 0.2604 0.2556 0.2582
April 0.2598 0.2531 0.2567
May 0.2557 0.1649 0.1892
June 0.1664 0.1559 0.1612
July 0.1565 0.1517 0.1536
August 0.1546 0.1517 0.1530
September 0.1516 0.1376 0.1444
October 0.1377 0.1302 0.1340
November 0.1327 0.1248 0.1288
December 0.1270 0.1229 0.1253