YEARLY HIGH
1.3452 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.2254 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3153 CDF

2026 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.3452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1197 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3032 to the December average rate of 1.3267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3452 was down 20.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6814, 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 6,726 CDF
2025 Average 7,857 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,127 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.57 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3380
1.2967
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

MWK to CDF 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 1.3153, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1070 CDF (High: 1.3324 / Low: 1.2254). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 CDF (High: 1.3329 / Low: 1.3185).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.3345) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3364 (-20.13%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.3345
2025 Avg (April) 1.6710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3350 1.2417 1.3032
February 1.3324 1.2254 1.3001
March 1.3382 1.2492 1.3112
April 1.3452 1.3245 1.3345
May 1.3322 1.3076 1.3160
June 1.3329 1.3185 1.3267