YEARLY HIGH
19.3031 MWK
YEARLY LOW
17.9565 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5946 MWK

2026 BTN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 19.3031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 17.9565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3466 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1089 to the December average rate of 18.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.3031 was down 5.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.4594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,516 MWK
2025 Average 99,597 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 89,783 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,732.81 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.2123
18.0036
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 18.6763, compared to 18.1044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8301 MWK (High: 19.0686 / Low: 18.2385). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2425 MWK (High: 18.3544 / Low: 18.1119).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8301
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2425

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 0.4058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.1089) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.1167), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0078 (-5.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.1089
2025 Avg (January) 20.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3031 18.7697 19.1089
February 19.2146 18.8592 19.1116
March 19.0686 18.2385 18.7058
April 18.8001 18.2918 18.6017
May 18.3544 18.1119 18.2252
June 18.4753 18.1206 18.3045
July 18.3406 17.9565 18.1044