YEARLY HIGH
146.6558 MWK
YEARLY LOW
67.2103 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.4549 MWK

2012 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 146.6558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 67.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.4454 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.9594 to the December average rate of 143.1477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 107.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 146.6558 was up 97.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.4037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 733,279 MWK
2011 Average 336,248 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 336,052 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397,227.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

150.5665
61.5406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 83.1423, compared to 129.7676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.6253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.1423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.7676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 40.3934 MWK (High: 110.7849 / Low: 70.3916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8875 MWK (High: 74.1840 / Low: 72.2964).

May Spread (Volatile) ±40.3934
April Spread (Stable) ±1.8875

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 0.7858 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 143.1477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 68.4364), the exchange rate shifted by +74.7113 (+109.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 143.1477
2011 Avg (December) 68.4364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3372 67.2103 68.9594
February 74.6181 70.4654 72.6572
March 74.7310 72.2582 73.8501
April 74.1840 72.2964 73.0643
May 110.7849 70.3916 99.0530
June 114.8242 108.3537 111.2696
July 120.9576 112.4830 116.1328
August 121.1131 117.5615 118.9405
September 134.2802 118.5561 126.5979
October 138.2571 131.5900 134.8710
November 142.6866 133.5410 138.9159
December 146.6558 140.1181 143.1477