YEARLY HIGH
0.1041 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0954 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0997 MWK

2026 IDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1032 to the December average rate of 0.0963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1041 was down 4.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,040,652 MWK
2025 Average 1,053,097 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 954,035 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,617.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1039
0.0956
JanuMarcMayJuly

IDR 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 0.1008, compared to 0.0963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0034 MWK (High: 0.1005 / Low: 0.0971). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MWK (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0959).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1032) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-3.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1032
2025 Avg (January) 0.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1041 0.1021 0.1032
February 0.1040 0.1026 0.1030
March 0.1031 0.1017 0.1024
April 0.1024 0.1000 0.1013
May 0.1005 0.0971 0.0978
June 0.0979 0.0956 0.0969
July 0.0969 0.0954 0.0963
August 0.0968 0.0959 0.0963