YEARLY HIGH
2462.1750 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2426.9028 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2445.8341 MWK

2026 JOD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JOD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2462.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2426.9028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2722 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2445.9331 to the December average rate of 2441.8997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2462.1750 was down 0.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 2483.5471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,310,875 MWK
2025 Average 12,229,803 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 12,134,514 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,360.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2449.8088
2441.1807
JanuMarcMayJuly

JOD 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 2446.6232, compared to 2443.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2446.6232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2443.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 23.7103 MWK (High: 2462.1750 / Low: 2438.4647). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2874 MWK (High: 2450.0353 / Low: 2442.7479).

February Spread (Volatile) ±23.7103
June Spread (Stable) ±7.2874

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2445.3780) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2446.2932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9152 (-0.04%).

2026 Avg (February) 2445.3780
2025 Avg (February) 2446.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2449.9295 2426.9028 2445.9331
February 2462.1750 2438.4647 2445.3780
March 2454.3971 2432.7298 2445.6029
April 2455.9483 2440.1640 2446.9480
May 2456.2764 2442.6988 2449.0898
June 2450.0353 2442.7479 2446.7877
July 2450.7202 2430.1866 2445.0339
August 2448.1429 2438.3207 2441.8997