2026 LRD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7426 MWK

YEARLY LOW

9.2235 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4921 MWK

2026 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 9.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 9.2235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5191 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5442 to the December average rate of 9.5897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.7426 was down 0.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,713 MWK

2025 Average 45,020 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 46,118 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,595.42 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.6137

9.3255

JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD 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 9.4645, compared to 9.5751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3881 MWK (High: 9.7426 / Low: 9.3544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MWK (High: 9.6003 / Low: 9.5728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3881

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1947 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 9.5442) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.1164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4278 (+4.69%).

2026 Avg (January) 9.5442

2025 Avg (January) 9.1164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7426	9.3544	9.5442
February	9.4965	9.2235	9.3495
March	9.4918	9.4252	9.4635
April	9.4498	9.4127	9.4299
May	9.4934	9.4624	9.4808
June	9.5401	9.4721	9.5189
July	9.5828	9.5039	9.5606
August	9.6003	9.5728	9.5897