2012 WST to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |