2026 IMP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2364.6081 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1720.6741 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2040.3093 MWK

2026 IMP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2364.6081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1720.6741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 643.9340 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1734.1665 to the December average rate of 2330.8139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2364.6081 was up 34.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 1761.3316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,823,041 MWK

2025 Average 8,672,131 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 8,603,371 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,219,670.18 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2398.0164

1673.3872

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 1945.4377, compared to 2324.9242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 379.4865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1945.4377

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2324.9242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 621.5265 MWK (High: 2351.6027 / Low: 1730.0763). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MWK (High: 2330.8139 / Low: 2330.8139).

April Spread (Volatile) ±621.5265

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 26.5926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.5926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2337.6306) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1735.7217), the exchange rate shifted by +601.9090 (+34.68%).

2026 Avg (May) 2337.6306

2025 Avg (May) 1735.7217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1737.0000	1720.6741	1734.1665
February	1745.6821	1728.8715	1733.7730
March	1740.1676	1724.8054	1733.9324
April	2351.6027	1730.0763	1822.0856
May	2364.6081	2328.4934	2337.6306
June	2337.2556	2284.3859	2311.0380
July	2336.4652	2298.6784	2319.0346
August	2330.8139	2330.8139	2330.8139