YEARLY HIGH
1745.6821 MWK
YEARLY LOW
66.9127 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
870.9633 MWK

2026 CUP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1745.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 66.9127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1678.7694 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1734.1665 to the December average rate of 67.1779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1745.6821 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1761.3316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,728,410 MWK
2025 Average 8,672,131 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 334,564 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,393,846.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1900.8654
-99.5209
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 1138.8678, compared to 67.2497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1071.6181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1138.8678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.2497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1673.9429 MWK (High: 1741.2674 / Low: 67.3245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1144 MWK (High: 67.2510 / Low: 67.1367).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1673.9429
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1144

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1429.0987 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1429.0987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1733.7730) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1735.4175), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6445 (-0.09%).

2026 Avg (February) 1733.7730
2025 Avg (February) 1735.4175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1737.0000 1720.6741 1734.1665
February 1745.6821 1728.8715 1733.7730
March 1740.1676 1724.8054 1733.9324
April 1741.2674 67.3245 1496.5319
May 67.6311 67.2572 67.4332
June 67.4592 67.2586 67.3698
July 67.4781 66.9127 67.3215
August 67.2510 67.1367 67.1779