2026 ILS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

619.9475 MWK

YEARLY LOW

543.9296 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

572.2847 MWK

2026 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 619.9475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 543.9296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.0179 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 551.5455 to the December average rate of 564.3547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 619.9475 was up 13.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 546.0453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,099,738 MWK

2025 Average 2,518,597 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,719,648 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 380,089.57 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

618.7456

545.4364

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 573.6128, compared to 568.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 573.6128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 568.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 41.1248 MWK (High: 619.2902 / Low: 578.1654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3277 MWK (High: 564.4903 / Low: 564.1626).

June Spread (Volatile) ±41.1248

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3277

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 22.2735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.2735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 612.6365) against the same month in 2025 (average: 487.0417), the exchange rate shifted by +125.5948 (+25.79%).

2026 Avg (May) 612.6365

2025 Avg (May) 487.0417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	562.0222	543.9296	551.5455
February	566.3696	552.1601	558.7775
March	565.2860	549.1061	556.4290
April	588.2994	551.7066	571.9254
May	619.9475	591.5924	612.6365
June	619.2902	578.1654	590.3630
July	581.4404	559.8671	572.2463
August	564.4903	564.1626	564.3547