2026 BOB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

251.9775 MWK

YEARLY LOW

146.0231 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.4881 MWK

2026 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 251.9775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 146.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.9544 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.7601 to the December average rate of 146.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 251.9775 was down 0.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 252.3423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,259,888 MWK

2025 Average 1,254,508 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 730,115 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 529,772.23 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

261.8548

135.5009

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 250.9698, compared to 181.0429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 69.9269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.9698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.0429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 104.1007 MWK (High: 250.9533 / Low: 146.8526). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 MWK (High: 146.0443 / Low: 146.0231).

July Spread (Volatile) ±104.1007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 70.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -70.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 251.3253) against the same month in 2025 (average: 250.8393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4859 (+0.19%).

2026 Avg (May) 251.3253

2025 Avg (May) 250.8393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.3909	250.0368	250.7601
February	251.3506	250.0366	250.9422
March	251.4370	249.5646	250.8277
April	251.8667	250.1976	251.0828
May	251.9775	251.0434	251.3253
June	251.3229	250.2564	250.8807
July	250.9533	146.8526	216.0553
August	146.0443	146.0231	146.0304