YEARLY HIGH
10.4818 IDR
YEARLY LOW
9.6094 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0425 IDR

2026 MWK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 10.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.6094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8724 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6927 to the December average rate of 10.3796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.4818 was up 6.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8403, 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 52,409 IDR
2025 Average 47,486 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 48,047 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,362.20 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.4556
9.6234
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to IDR 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 9.9290, compared to 10.3829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.3464 IDR (High: 10.3001 / Low: 9.9537). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0966 IDR (High: 10.4288 / Low: 10.3322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3464
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 10.3862) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.3856), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0007 (+10.66%).

2026 Avg (July) 10.3862
2025 Avg (July) 9.3856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7919 9.6094 9.6927
February 9.7490 9.6109 9.7056
March 9.8310 9.7008 9.7645
April 10.0037 9.7619 9.8693
May 10.3001 9.9537 10.2259
June 10.4646 10.2120 10.3163
July 10.4818 10.3208 10.3862
August 10.4288 10.3322 10.3796