2026 BWP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.9654 MWK

YEARLY LOW

121.3042 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

128.6371 MWK

2026 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 132.9654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 121.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6611 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.8482 to the December average rate of 127.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 132.9654 was up 0.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 132.0670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 664,827 MWK

2025 Average 637,545 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 606,521 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,305.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

131.7971

126.5575

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 129.1556, compared to 127.0817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.1556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.0817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 8.8455 MWK (High: 132.9654 / Low: 124.1198). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MWK (High: 127.1692 / Low: 127.1692).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.8455

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.6014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 129.8482) against the same month in 2025 (average: 124.3935), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4548 (+4.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 129.8482

2025 Avg (January) 124.3935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.9654	124.1198	129.8482
February	132.4137	125.5428	131.3604
March	131.8276	125.7596	127.7590
April	129.4993	125.8302	128.4001
May	129.8069	128.7462	129.2132
June	129.3464	126.9563	128.3525
July	128.5706	121.3042	126.9941
August	127.1692	127.1692	127.1692