YEARLY HIGH
216.4600 MWK
YEARLY LOW
213.3277 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.1956 MWK

2026 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 216.4600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 213.3277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1322 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.9852 to the December average rate of 214.6612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 216.4600 was down 0.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 218.3665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,082,300 MWK
2025 Average 1,080,211 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,066,639 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,661.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

216.1175
214.5288
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP 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 215.2846, compared to 214.6612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.2846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.6612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.8251 MWK (High: 215.9460 / Low: 214.1209). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5876 MWK (High: 215.2210 / Low: 214.6334).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8251
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5162 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 215.9852) against the same month in 2025 (average: 216.3421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3569 (-0.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 215.9852
2025 Avg (January) 216.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.4600 215.5997 215.9852
February 215.7830 215.1736 215.4690
March 215.9460 214.1209 215.1834
April 215.5776 214.7801 215.0387
May 215.7766 214.6597 215.1612
June 215.2210 214.6334 214.8703
July 215.0699 213.3277 214.6612