2012 XAF to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.6730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.3143.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3587 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3230 to the December average rate of 0.6545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 102.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6730 was up 90.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
XAF 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 0.3809, compared to 0.5814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2005 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1708 MWK (High: 0.5014 / Low: 0.3306). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 MWK (High: 0.3395 / Low: 0.3294).
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 0.0010 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6545) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3250 (+98.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3317 | 0.3143 | 0.3230 |
| February | 0.3418 | 0.3232 | 0.3339 |
| March | 0.3389 | 0.3285 | 0.3344 |
| April | 0.3395 | 0.3294 | 0.3334 |
| May | 0.5014 | 0.3306 | 0.4539 |
| June | 0.5214 | 0.4942 | 0.5069 |
| July | 0.5191 | 0.5044 | 0.5113 |
| August | 0.5330 | 0.5115 | 0.5196 |
| September | 0.5954 | 0.5327 | 0.5676 |
| October | 0.6240 | 0.5962 | 0.6108 |
| November | 0.6476 | 0.6016 | 0.6245 |
| December | 0.6730 | 0.6397 | 0.6545 |