2026 KPW to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9396 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.9119 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9269 MWK

2026 KPW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.9396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.9119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9269 to the December average rate of 1.9243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9396 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,698 MWK

2025 Average 9,636 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 9,559 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9298

1.9238

JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 1.9274, compared to 1.9252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0187 MWK (High: 1.9396 / Low: 1.9210). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 MWK (High: 1.9301 / Low: 1.9243).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.9264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9282), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.09%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.9264

2025 Avg (February) 1.9282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9300	1.9119	1.9269
February	1.9396	1.9210	1.9264
March	1.9335	1.9165	1.9266
April	1.9347	1.9223	1.9277
May	1.9350	1.9243	1.9293
June	1.9301	1.9243	1.9275
July	1.9306	1.9144	1.9261
August	1.9286	1.9209	1.9243