YEARLY HIGH
38.4464 MWK
YEARLY LOW
35.9627 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0319 MWK

2026 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 38.4464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 35.9627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4837 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6111 to the December average rate of 36.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.4464 was down 3.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.6600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,232 MWK
2025 Average 189,450 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 179,813 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,418.64 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.7694
36.3480
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 37.1249, compared to 36.7530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.6689 MWK (High: 37.9039 / Low: 36.2350). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MWK (High: 36.7823 / Low: 36.7823).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6689
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.5336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 37.6111) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.0836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5275 (+1.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 37.6111
2025 Avg (January) 37.0836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4464 37.1096 37.6111
February 38.4258 37.2682 37.6509
March 37.9039 36.2350 37.1173
April 37.6165 36.8493 37.2157
May 37.0296 36.5378 36.6878
June 36.7969 35.9627 36.4664
July 36.8946 36.3656 36.7237
August 36.7823 36.7823 36.7823