2026 MWK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1556 LAK

YEARLY LOW

12.3271 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6630 LAK

2026 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 13.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 12.3271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8285 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4497 to the December average rate of 13.0458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.1556 was up 4.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.6059, 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 65,778 LAK

2025 Average 62,440 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 61,636 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,142.71 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.1136

12.2993

JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to LAK 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 12.5393, compared to 13.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3421 LAK (High: 12.6692 / Low: 12.3271). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LAK (High: 12.6464 / Low: 12.6213).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3421

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

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 0.0826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 13.0218) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.4215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6002 (+4.83%).

2026 Avg (July) 13.0218

2025 Avg (July) 12.4215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4714	12.3777	12.4497
February	12.4069	12.3358	12.3671
March	12.6692	12.3271	12.4016
April	12.7235	12.5950	12.6793
May	12.6464	12.6213	12.6363
June	12.9341	12.6375	12.7020
July	13.1556	12.8948	13.0218
August	13.0605	13.0316	13.0458