YEARLY HIGH
0.0732 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0697 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0715 ISK

2026 MWK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.0732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0719 to the December average rate of 0.0714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0732 was down 10.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0819, 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 366 ISK
2025 Average 370 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 348 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0726
0.0704
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to ISK 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 ISK (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0697). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0712).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0721) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.59%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0721
2025 Avg (June) 0.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0729 0.0697 0.0719
February 0.0711 0.0700 0.0706
March 0.0728 0.0700 0.0718
April 0.0725 0.0700 0.0709
May 0.0710 0.0704 0.0708
June 0.0732 0.0710 0.0721
July 0.0728 0.0717 0.0724
August 0.0715 0.0712 0.0714