YEARLY HIGH
109.8981 MWK
YEARLY LOW
100.9775 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.7075 MWK

2026 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 109.8981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 100.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9206 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.2893 to the December average rate of 104.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 109.8981 was up 4.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 104.7540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549,490 MWK
2025 Average 485,546 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 504,888 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,602.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

108.8250
103.2092
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 105.8673, compared to 105.2282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.8673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.2282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8.0580 MWK (High: 109.0355 / Low: 100.9775). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3853 MWK (High: 105.2065 / Low: 104.8212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.0580
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3853

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 4.6799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 106.2893) against the same month in 2025 (average: 92.5216), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7677 (+14.88%).

2026 Avg (January) 106.2893
2025 Avg (January) 92.5216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.8981 104.7540 106.2893
February 109.2437 107.2957 108.3570
March 109.0355 100.9775 103.6772
April 106.0706 102.0388 104.7145
May 106.9290 104.5318 106.1364
June 107.2435 104.5212 106.0294
July 106.9102 103.1595 105.4852
August 105.2065 104.8212 104.9712