2026 AFN to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0354 MWK

YEARLY LOW

25.9520 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.0192 MWK

2026 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 28.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 25.9520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0835 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4673 to the December average rate of 26.3556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.0354 was up 5.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 26.5917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,177 MWK

2025 Average 124,536 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 129,760 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,417.36 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

27.6922

26.2341

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 27.2079, compared to 26.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.7457 MWK (High: 28.0001 / Low: 26.2544). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3516 MWK (High: 27.7675 / Low: 27.4159).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7457

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8661 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 27.2007) against the same month in 2025 (average: 24.1122), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0885 (+12.81%).

2026 Avg (April) 27.2007

2025 Avg (April) 24.1122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.7231	26.1573	26.4673
February	28.0001	26.2544	27.0996
March	27.8427	27.1046	27.4921
April	28.0354	26.4134	27.2007
May	27.7675	27.4159	27.5707
June	27.7920	26.9156	27.4170
July	27.3873	25.9520	26.5509
August	26.6438	26.1935	26.3556