2026 GHS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.8680 MWK

YEARLY LOW

146.8246 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.1120 MWK

2026 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 165.8680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 146.8246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0434 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.0645 to the December average rate of 148.2483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 165.8680 was down 2.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 170.2451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829,340 MWK

2025 Average 703,664 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 734,123 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,217.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

162.3461

146.9667

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS 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 158.3284, compared to 149.4625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.3284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.4625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 15.2976 MWK (High: 162.1221 / Low: 146.8246). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3859 MWK (High: 148.3578 / Low: 147.9719).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.2976

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3859

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.5492 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 161.0645) against the same month in 2025 (average: 116.1379), the exchange rate shifted by +44.9266 (+38.68%).

2026 Avg (January) 161.0645

2025 Avg (January) 116.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	165.8680	158.5346	161.0645
February	162.8324	157.2898	158.6383
March	162.6806	157.9189	159.6879
April	157.7434	155.7058	157.0830
May	162.2803	155.4911	161.0231
June	162.1221	146.8246	152.4739
July	153.1686	148.2688	150.6767
August	148.3578	147.9719	148.2483