YEARLY HIGH
0.0385 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0370 AFN

2026 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0385 was down 14.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 AFN
2025 Average 201 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 178 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0381
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to AFN 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 0.0368, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 AFN (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0360).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0377) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-5.84%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0377
2025 Avg (July) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0374 0.0378
February 0.0381 0.0357 0.0369
March 0.0369 0.0359 0.0364
April 0.0379 0.0357 0.0368
May 0.0365 0.0360 0.0363
June 0.0372 0.0360 0.0365
July 0.0385 0.0365 0.0377
August 0.0382 0.0375 0.0379