2026 GEL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

664.8727 MWK

YEARLY LOW

633.5550 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

650.3468 MWK

2026 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 664.8727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 633.5550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3177 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 644.0330 to the December average rate of 662.4427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 664.8727 was up 2.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 646.5084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,324,364 MWK

2025 Average 3,167,311 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,167,775 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,588.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

664.6660

637.9861

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL 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 646.8880, compared to 660.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 646.8880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 660.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 15.0038 MWK (High: 648.5588 / Low: 633.5550). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5139 MWK (High: 652.3273 / Low: 649.8134).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.0038

May Spread (Stable) ±2.5139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.0839 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 662.4427) against the same month in 2025 (average: 642.7572), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6855 (+3.06%).

2026 Avg (August) 662.4427

2025 Avg (August) 642.7572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	647.0149	639.1806	644.0330
February	650.1907	641.5376	646.2933
March	648.5588	633.5550	640.2094
April	648.2114	642.9630	645.2785
May	652.3273	649.8134	651.2682
June	656.7517	649.9276	654.2458
July	662.5954	656.2906	659.0031
August	664.8727	659.8356	662.4427