YEARLY HIGH
0.0315 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0269 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 EGP

2026 MWK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0272 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0315 was up 5.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0299, 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 158 EGP
2025 Average 142 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 135 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.10 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0309
0.0269
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

MWK to EGP 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 0.0292, 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 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 EGP (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0298).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0305) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.84%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0305
2025 Avg (April) 0.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0276 0.0270 0.0272
February 0.0277 0.0269 0.0272
March 0.0314 0.0276 0.0299
April 0.0315 0.0298 0.0305
May 0.0308 0.0301 0.0302
June 0.0302 0.0298 0.0299