YEARLY HIGH
0.4341 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.4276 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4313 MWK

2026 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.4341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.4276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4310 to the December average rate of 0.4283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4341 was down 1.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,171 MWK
2025 Average 2,162 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,138 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4336
0.4278
JanuMarcMayJuly

KHR 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 0.4320, compared to 0.4293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 MWK (High: 0.4341 / Low: 0.4286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MWK (High: 0.4290 / Low: 0.4276).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4310) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.22%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4310
2025 Avg (January) 0.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4341 0.4286 0.4310
February 0.4330 0.4277 0.4311
March 0.4340 0.4318 0.4326
April 0.4339 0.4323 0.4331
May 0.4340 0.4308 0.4323
June 0.4329 0.4309 0.4319
July 0.4334 0.4285 0.4303
August 0.4290 0.4276 0.4283