YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0192 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 MWK

2026 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0200 was up 1.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100 MWK
2025 Average 97 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 96 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.60 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0194
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJuly

LBP 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 MWK (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0193). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MWK (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0194) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.10%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0194
2025 Avg (January) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0200 0.0193 0.0194
February 0.0198 0.0193 0.0194
March 0.0194 0.0193 0.0194
April 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
May 0.0194 0.0193 0.0194
June 0.0194 0.0193 0.0194
July 0.0194 0.0192 0.0194
August 0.0194 0.0194 0.0194