2012 ZAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.0123 MWK

YEARLY LOW

19.9330 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.7062 MWK

2012 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 39.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 19.9330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0793 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5042 to the December average rate of 37.9548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0123 was up 69.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,950,614 MWK

2011 Average 1,078,370 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 996,650 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 953,963.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.6999

18.7591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 24.2182, compared to 35.1942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.2737 MWK (High: 31.5254 / Low: 21.2517). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8044 MWK (High: 22.2405 / Low: 21.4361).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.2737

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8044

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 0.6164 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 37.9548) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9003 (+89.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 37.9548

2011 Avg (December) 20.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2751	19.9330	20.5042
February	22.2000	21.2319	21.6279
March	22.2405	21.4361	21.8435
April	21.8637	20.5927	21.2271
May	31.5254	21.2517	28.4983
June	32.7973	30.4122	31.6080
July	33.5738	32.4457	33.0869
August	33.9298	32.6899	33.2886
September	36.5555	33.0232	34.9443
October	36.5530	33.9027	35.6357
November	37.0969	35.4383	36.2551
December	39.0123	36.4087	37.9548