YEARLY HIGH
191.8251 MWK
YEARLY LOW
184.0530 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.2738 MWK

2026 MAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 191.8251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 184.0530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7722 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.2130 to the December average rate of 185.7526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 191.8251 was down 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 193.6407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 959,126 MWK
2025 Average 929,213 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 920,265 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,860.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

189.9275
184.9558
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD 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 187.8446, compared to 185.5614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.8446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.5614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.8759 MWK (High: 189.9289 / Low: 184.0530). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4987 MWK (High: 186.0942 / Low: 185.5954).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8759
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4987

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 3.7585 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 189.2130) against the same month in 2025 (average: 172.7551), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4579 (+9.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 189.2130
2025 Avg (January) 172.7551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.8251 187.4155 189.2130
February 190.9234 188.8808 189.5132
March 189.9289 184.0530 185.7547
April 188.1665 184.5605 186.8222
May 189.1384 188.2448 188.7974
June 188.9284 184.3142 186.9670
July 186.1292 184.5941 185.3701
August 186.0942 185.5954 185.7526