YEARLY HIGH
104.0717 MWK
YEARLY LOW
97.8169 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.4407 MWK

2026 MDL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 104.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 97.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2548 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.7602 to the December average rate of 99.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 104.0717 was down 1.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 105.9958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520,359 MWK
2025 Average 501,772 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 489,085 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,274.21 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

103.1675
98.2794
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 100.9508, compared to 98.9104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.9508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.9104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3.8159 MWK (High: 102.2913 / Low: 98.4754). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1478 MWK (High: 99.2230 / Low: 99.0753).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.8159
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1478

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 2.3086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 102.7602) against the same month in 2025 (average: 93.4979), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2622 (+9.91%).

2026 Avg (January) 102.7602
2025 Avg (January) 93.4979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.0717 101.0284 102.7602
February 103.5192 100.9647 102.2740
March 101.4848 98.5647 99.9654
April 102.2913 98.4754 100.5045
May 101.5463 100.1911 100.6751
June 100.8062 97.8169 99.5254
July 99.5470 97.9661 98.6867
August 99.2230 99.0753 99.1341