YEARLY HIGH
0.1084 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1026 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1054 LRD

2026 MWK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.1084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1084 was down 6.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1165, 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 542 LRD
2025 Average 557 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 513 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.88 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1072
0.1040
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to LRD 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 0.1057, compared to 0.1044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 LRD (High: 0.1069 / Low: 0.1026). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LRD (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.1042).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.1070) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-6.46%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.1070
2025 Avg (February) 0.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1069 0.1026 0.1048
February 0.1084 0.1053 0.1070
March 0.1061 0.1054 0.1057
April 0.1062 0.1058 0.1060
May 0.1057 0.1053 0.1055
June 0.1056 0.1048 0.1051
July 0.1052 0.1044 0.1046
August 0.1045 0.1042 0.1043