2026 LYD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

320.8401 MWK

YEARLY LOW

268.7067 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

276.4599 MWK

2026 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 320.8401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 268.7067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.1335 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.0500 to the December average rate of 271.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 320.8401 was down 11.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 360.5053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,604,201 MWK

2025 Average 1,642,097 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,343,533 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,667.33 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

308.4904

267.2050

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 278.3365, compared to 270.8301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.3365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.8301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 48.3200 MWK (High: 320.8401 / Low: 272.5202). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MWK (High: 271.0151 / Low: 271.0143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.3200

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 30.4507 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.4507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 305.0500) against the same month in 2025 (average: 351.8327), the exchange rate shifted by -46.7827 (-13.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 305.0500

2025 Avg (January) 351.8327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	320.8401	272.5202	305.0500
February	275.9961	273.8266	274.5993
March	274.7101	270.6826	272.0440
April	274.8418	271.1451	273.1306
May	274.2520	272.7914	273.4255
June	273.3281	269.9128	271.7695
July	271.6112	268.7067	270.6454
August	271.0151	271.0143	271.0149