YEARLY HIGH
5.6174 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.1299 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3818 MWK

2026 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 5.6174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 5.1299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4875 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6029 to the December average rate of 5.1662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.6174 was down 5.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.9201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,087 MWK
2025 Average 28,841 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 25,650 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,437.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.6519
5.1193
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 5.4540, compared to 5.1650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.2209 MWK (High: 5.4478 / Low: 5.2268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MWK (High: 5.1671 / Low: 5.1652).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2209
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.6029) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.8597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2568 (-4.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.6029
2025 Avg (January) 5.8597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6174 5.5914 5.6029
February 5.6163 5.6001 5.6075
March 5.6106 5.4983 5.5592
April 5.5161 5.4273 5.4870
May 5.4478 5.2268 5.2870
June 5.2580 5.1440 5.1805
July 5.1796 5.1299 5.1637
August 5.1671 5.1652 5.1662