YEARLY HIGH
0.6730 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.3143 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4811 MWK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,365 MWK
2011 Average 1,644 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,572 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,793.51 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6876
0.2899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1708
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6545
2011 Avg (December) 0.3295

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