YEARLY HIGH
872.8410 MWK
YEARLY LOW
860.3371 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
867.2474 MWK

2026 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 872.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 860.3371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5040 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 867.0833 to the December average rate of 866.7645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 872.8410 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 880.6658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,364,205 MWK
2025 Average 4,336,066 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,301,685 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,519.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

868.3461
866.6208
JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 867.3279, compared to 866.7645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 867.3279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 866.7645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.4053 MWK (High: 872.8410 / Low: 864.4358). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5834 MWK (High: 868.5375 / Low: 865.9541).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.4053
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 866.8865) against the same month in 2025 (average: 867.7087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8222 (-0.09%).

2026 Avg (February) 866.8865
2025 Avg (February) 867.7087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 868.5000 860.3371 867.0833
February 872.8410 864.4358 866.8865
March 870.0838 862.4027 866.9662
April 870.6337 865.0381 867.4431
May 870.7500 865.9367 868.2023
June 868.5375 865.9541 867.3862
July 868.7803 861.5012 866.7645