YEARLY HIGH
14.3537 MWK
YEARLY LOW
13.6648 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9904 MWK

2026 ISK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 14.3537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 13.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6889 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9058 to the December average rate of 14.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.3537 was down 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.4061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,768 MWK
2025 Average 67,788 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 68,324 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,444.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.1994
13.7801
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 14.0164, compared to 13.9121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6420 MWK (High: 14.3537 / Low: 13.7117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0651 MWK (High: 14.0510 / Low: 13.9859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6420
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0651

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 13.9058) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.3595), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5463 (+12.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 13.9058
2025 Avg (January) 12.3595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3537 13.7117 13.9058
February 14.2917 14.0677 14.1645
March 14.2844 13.7278 13.9214
April 14.2755 13.7910 14.1105
May 14.1955 14.0844 14.1194
June 14.0910 13.6648 13.8771
July 13.9436 13.7375 13.8151
August 14.0510 13.9859 14.0091