YEARLY HIGH
45.4110 MWK
YEARLY LOW
31.7351 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9036 MWK

2013 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 45.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 31.7351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6759 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3372 to the December average rate of 40.6572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 45.4110 was up 16.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0123, 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 2,270,551 MWK
2012 Average 1,486,805 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,586,755 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 683,795.88 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

45.2555
31.6407
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 39.6895, compared to 36.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.7091 MWK (High: 44.9490 / Low: 33.2398). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3960 MWK (High: 33.9643 / Low: 32.5683).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.7091
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.3350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 44.1210) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.2271), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8939 (+107.85%).

2013 Avg (April) 44.1210
2012 Avg (April) 21.2271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8958 36.8974 38.3372
February 43.1499 40.3513 41.2106
March 42.0899 40.6545 41.5830
April 45.4110 42.0474 44.1210
May 44.9490 33.2398 40.1103
June 33.5283 32.0441 32.7753
July 33.9643 32.5683 33.2191
August 33.7915 31.7351 32.8118
September 36.5358 31.9584 33.5926
October 39.3644 36.2647 37.4054
November 40.6679 37.5510 39.0201
December 41.8859 39.3693 40.6572