YEARLY HIGH
193.0636 MWK
YEARLY LOW
92.5523 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.2262 MWK

2012 TOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 193.0636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 92.5523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.5113 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.2936 to the December average rate of 188.1860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 193.0636 was up 94.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 99.1746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 965,318 MWK
2011 Average 445,807 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 462,761 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 502,556.42 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

197.5753
84.9044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 111.5102, compared to 170.9423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 59.4321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.5102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.9423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 53.1933 MWK (High: 148.9517 / Low: 95.7584). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7259 MWK (High: 99.3517 / Low: 96.6258).

May Spread (Volatile) ±53.1933
April Spread (Stable) ±2.7259

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 0.7755 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 188.1860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 94.5179), the exchange rate shifted by +93.6681 (+99.10%).

2012 Avg (December) 188.1860
2011 Avg (December) 94.5179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.9153 92.5523 94.2936
February 99.4657 95.6223 97.8262
March 99.7276 96.9969 98.4310
April 99.3517 96.6258 97.6555
May 148.9517 95.7584 132.5631
June 152.2980 145.4956 148.2915
July 157.1672 149.6164 153.4007
August 158.6942 155.9554 157.0393
September 176.0484 157.4363 165.9997
October 181.9532 173.5526 177.2912
November 190.0613 178.2741 183.7366
December 193.0636 184.0467 188.1860