YEARLY HIGH
0.0242 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0172 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 MWK

2013 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0242 was up 34.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0180, 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 121 MWK
2012 Average 64 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 86 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.17 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0241
0.0170
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 0.0195, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 MWK (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MWK (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0235) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+34.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0235
2012 Avg (December) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0172 0.0182
February 0.0204 0.0196 0.0199
March 0.0207 0.0197 0.0202
April 0.0221 0.0202 0.0213
May 0.0216 0.0176 0.0198
June 0.0181 0.0173 0.0176
July 0.0178 0.0172 0.0176
August 0.0185 0.0177 0.0180
September 0.0202 0.0176 0.0183
October 0.0220 0.0200 0.0206
November 0.0226 0.0212 0.0219
December 0.0242 0.0226 0.0235