YEARLY HIGH
0.9050 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.6426 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7379 MWK

2013 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.6426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2624 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6821 to the December average rate of 0.8797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9050 was up 34.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6730, 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 4,525 MWK
2012 Average 2,408 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,213 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,311.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9019
0.6354
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 0.7295, compared to 0.7463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1486 MWK (High: 0.8065 / Low: 0.6579). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 MWK (High: 0.6779 / Low: 0.6629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1486
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0779 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8797) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2252 (+34.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8797
2012 Avg (December) 0.6545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7413 0.6426 0.6821
February 0.7626 0.7335 0.7452
March 0.7737 0.7344 0.7550
April 0.8264 0.7574 0.7973
May 0.8065 0.6579 0.7378
June 0.6671 0.6511 0.6599
July 0.6716 0.6457 0.6576
August 0.6779 0.6629 0.6701
September 0.7561 0.6592 0.6825
October 0.8185 0.7519 0.7697
November 0.8466 0.7903 0.8182
December 0.9050 0.8475 0.8797