YEARLY HIGH
515.1861 MWK
YEARLY LOW
247.8945 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
376.4880 MWK

2012 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 515.1861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 247.8945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.2916 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.9988 to the December average rate of 503.6540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 515.1861 was up 94.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 265.2134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,575,931 MWK
2011 Average 1,232,079 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,239,473 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,336,457.92 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

528.8196
226.8333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 296.5148, compared to 456.4612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 159.9464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.5148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 456.4612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 143.0588 MWK (High: 398.5807 / Low: 255.5219). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6934 MWK (High: 258.7161 / Low: 253.0227).

May Spread (Volatile) ±143.0588
March Spread (Stable) ±5.6934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5139 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 503.6540) against the same month in 2011 (average: 253.6637), the exchange rate shifted by +249.9903 (+98.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 503.6540
2011 Avg (December) 253.6637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.6182 247.8945 251.9988
February 259.5647 250.3245 256.4080
March 258.7161 253.0227 255.8941
April 260.0737 253.6588 256.3768
May 398.5807 255.5219 356.3934
June 412.9232 394.6997 402.0174
July 414.4083 405.2686 410.9719
August 422.9007 411.8793 415.7629
September 466.6333 422.6115 444.4576
October 486.5200 464.0920 475.6859
November 501.7177 473.6285 488.2346
December 515.1861 497.2033 503.6540