YEARLY HIGH
2396.8705 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2281.4503 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2330.0772 MWK

2026 FKP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2396.8705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2281.4503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.4201 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2344.5566 to the December average rate of 2330.6757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2396.8705 was up 0.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 2385.0609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,984,352 MWK
2025 Average 11,436,763 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 11,407,252 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577,100.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2358.5395
2306.7197
JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 2331.8178, compared to 2324.8552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2331.8178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2324.8552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 79.1066 MWK (High: 2396.8705 / Low: 2317.7638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7536 MWK (High: 2331.4834 / Low: 2329.7298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±79.1066
August Spread (Stable) ±1.7536

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 41.9084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.9084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2344.5566) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2142.1627), the exchange rate shifted by +202.3939 (+9.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 2344.5566
2025 Avg (January) 2142.1627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2396.8705 2317.7638 2344.5566
February 2387.4143 2332.2076 2354.2212
March 2330.0431 2289.5628 2312.3128
April 2355.1101 2281.4503 2331.1479
May 2364.6081 2328.4934 2337.6306
June 2337.2556 2284.3859 2311.0380
July 2336.4652 2298.6784 2319.0346
August 2331.4834 2329.7298 2330.6757