YEARLY HIGH
0.0672 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0479 MWK

2012 ZMK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0319 to the December average rate of 0.0629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0672 was up 96.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336 MWK
2011 Average 160 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 155 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.01 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0660
0.0282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0369, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0182 MWK (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0316). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0310).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+96.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0629
2011 Avg (December) 0.0319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0323 0.0314 0.0319
February 0.0321 0.0313 0.0317
March 0.0316 0.0310 0.0314
April 0.0321 0.0313 0.0317
May 0.0499 0.0316 0.0446
June 0.0522 0.0489 0.0504
July 0.0578 0.0520 0.0559
August 0.0567 0.0554 0.0560
September 0.0593 0.0554 0.0574
October 0.0611 0.0584 0.0597
November 0.0628 0.0592 0.0614
December 0.0672 0.0615 0.0629