YEARLY HIGH
8.3225 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.2386 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2920 MWK

2026 GYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 8.3225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 8.2386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0839 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2911 to the December average rate of 8.2878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.3225 was down 0.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.3349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,612 MWK
2025 Average 41,452 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 41,193 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 419.31 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.3029
8.2864
JanuMarcMayJuly

GYD 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 8.2934, compared to 8.2878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0625 MWK (High: 8.3011 / Low: 8.2386). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 MWK (High: 8.2908 / Low: 8.2824).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0625
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 8.3016) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.2951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (May) 8.3016
2025 Avg (May) 8.2951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3049 8.2806 8.2911
February 8.3017 8.2780 8.2919
March 8.3044 8.2432 8.2903
April 8.3154 8.2847 8.2937
May 8.3225 8.2921 8.3016
June 8.3026 8.2819 8.2919
July 8.3011 8.2386 8.2878
August 8.2908 8.2824 8.2878