2026 KYD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2089.2743 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1720.6741 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1914.1044 MWK

2026 KYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2089.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1720.6741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 368.6002 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1734.1665 to the December average rate of 2081.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2089.2743 was up 18.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 1761.3316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,446,372 MWK

2025 Average 8,672,131 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 8,603,371 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,843,001.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2118.8746

1698.7638

JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 1858.5581, compared to 2080.7435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 222.1854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1858.5581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2080.7435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 350.6958 MWK (High: 2080.7720 / Low: 1730.0763). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0723 MWK (High: 2081.6845 / Low: 2080.6122).

April Spread (Volatile) ±350.6958

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0723

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2083.8654) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1735.7217), the exchange rate shifted by +348.1438 (+20.06%).

2026 Avg (May) 2083.8654

2025 Avg (May) 1735.7217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1737.0000	1720.6741	1734.1665
February	1745.6821	1728.8715	1733.7730
March	1740.1676	1724.8054	1733.9324
April	2080.7720	1730.0763	1784.1454
May	2089.2743	2081.5255	2083.8654
June	2083.8707	2078.7649	2081.4656
July	2083.8632	2067.9932	2080.3195
August	2081.6845	2080.6122	2081.1675