YEARLY HIGH
0.0811 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0760 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0790 MWK

2026 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0803 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0811 was up 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 406 MWK
2025 Average 400 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 380 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0813
0.0762
JanuMarcMayJuly

LAK 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 0.0798, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 MWK (High: 0.0811 / Low: 0.0789). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0791).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0806) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.71%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0806
2025 Avg (March) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0808 0.0802 0.0803
February 0.0811 0.0806 0.0809
March 0.0811 0.0789 0.0806
April 0.0794 0.0786 0.0789
May 0.0792 0.0791 0.0791
June 0.0791 0.0773 0.0787
July 0.0776 0.0760 0.0768
August 0.0767 0.0766 0.0767