YEARLY HIGH
1.3337 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3156 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3243 MWK

2026 IQD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IQD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.3337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3238 to the December average rate of 1.3237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3337 was down 0.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,668 MWK
2025 Average 6,621 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,578 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.30 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3259
1.3235
JanuMarcMayJuly

IQD 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 1.3244, compared to 1.3237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0181 MWK (High: 1.3337 / Low: 1.3156). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MWK (High: 1.3242 / Low: 1.3229).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.3238) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.3238
2025 Avg (January) 1.3240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3337 1.3156 1.3238
February 1.3254 1.3232 1.3241
March 1.3265 1.3234 1.3244
April 1.3260 1.3236 1.3244
May 1.3294 1.3241 1.3257
June 1.3260 1.3227 1.3242
July 1.3265 1.3202 1.3238
August 1.3242 1.3229 1.3237