2026 ETB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2354 MWK

YEARLY LOW

10.7429 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9888 MWK

2026 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 11.2354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 10.7429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4924 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1457 to the December average rate of 10.8371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.2354 was down 18.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.8673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,177 MWK

2025 Average 62,702 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 53,715 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,462.22 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.2058

10.7417

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 11.0488, compared to 10.8087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.3041 MWK (High: 11.0941 / Low: 10.7900). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 MWK (High: 10.8516 / Low: 10.8132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3041

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.1870 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 11.1671) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.6389), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4718 (-18.12%).

2026 Avg (February) 11.1671

2025 Avg (February) 13.6389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1970	11.0955	11.1457
February	11.2354	11.1113	11.1671
March	11.2196	11.0029	11.1264
April	11.1268	11.0241	11.0891
May	11.0941	10.7900	10.9021
June	11.0021	10.7602	10.8623
July	10.8988	10.7429	10.7803
August	10.8516	10.8132	10.8371