YEARLY HIGH
0.0782 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0348 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0556 MWK

2012 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 112.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0782 was up 87.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391 MWK
2011 Average 187 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 174 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.17 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0799
0.0317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0220 MWK (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0382). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MWK (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0617).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+104.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0759
2011 Avg (December) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0371 0.0350 0.0357
February 0.0389 0.0348 0.0371
March 0.0398 0.0383 0.0389
April 0.0395 0.0382 0.0386
May 0.0602 0.0382 0.0533
June 0.0599 0.0577 0.0586
July 0.0630 0.0595 0.0612
August 0.0628 0.0617 0.0622
September 0.0678 0.0626 0.0652
October 0.0708 0.0678 0.0693
November 0.0737 0.0694 0.0716
December 0.0782 0.0731 0.0759