YEARLY HIGH
1061.3217 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1003.2405 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1029.9192 MWK

2026 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1061.3217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1003.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0812 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1039.8814 to the December average rate of 1019.5770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1061.3217 was up 1.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 1050.2522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,306,609 MWK
2025 Average 5,010,968 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,016,202 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,406.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1052.4457
1008.3658
JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 1034.6229, compared to 1015.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.8148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1034.6229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1015.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 32.2352 MWK (High: 1061.3217 / Low: 1029.0865). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4626 MWK (High: 1021.6164 / Low: 1016.1539).

January Spread (Volatile) ±32.2352
August Spread (Stable) ±5.4626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.1440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1039.8814) against the same month in 2025 (average: 918.2161), the exchange rate shifted by +121.6653 (+13.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 1039.8814
2025 Avg (January) 918.2161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1061.3217 1029.0865 1039.8814
February 1058.0930 1043.1687 1048.7724
March 1046.8423 1016.5292 1025.6284
April 1046.9878 1017.0386 1036.6326
May 1043.0036 1030.9105 1034.3202
June 1033.5232 1005.9414 1022.5022
July 1015.1849 1003.2405 1012.0392
August 1021.6164 1016.1539 1019.5770