YEARLY HIGH
2.6800 MGA
YEARLY LOW
2.3821 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4641 MGA

2026 MWK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.6800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 2.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2979 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6320 to the December average rate of 2.4637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6800 was down 2.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7412, 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 13,400 MGA
2025 Average 13,066 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,911 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,489.55 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6557
2.3709
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to MGA 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 2.4635, compared to 2.4658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1476 MGA (High: 2.5727 / Low: 2.4251). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 MGA (High: 2.4675 / Low: 2.4579).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1476
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.6320) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0803 (-2.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.6320
2025 Avg (January) 2.7123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6800 2.5726 2.6320
February 2.5727 2.4251 2.5179
March 2.4417 2.3830 2.4024
April 2.4111 2.3821 2.3947
May 2.4217 2.3830 2.4113
June 2.4502 2.4032 2.4228
July 2.5284 2.4448 2.4679
August 2.4675 2.4579 2.4637