2026 MWK to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8336 NGN

YEARLY LOW

0.7719 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7923 NGN

2026 MWK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.7719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8188 to the December average rate of 0.7867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8336 was down 13.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9678, 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 4,168 NGN

2025 Average 4,389 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 3,859 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.82 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8224

0.7795

JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to NGN 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 0.7932, compared to 0.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0354 NGN (High: 0.8336 / Low: 0.7982). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 NGN (High: 0.7918 / Low: 0.7897).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8188) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0758 (-8.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8188

2025 Avg (January) 0.8946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8336	0.7982	0.8188
February	0.8030	0.7719	0.7831
March	0.8059	0.7807	0.7945
April	0.7973	0.7720	0.7848
May	0.7918	0.7897	0.7908
June	0.7966	0.7827	0.7872
July	0.7972	0.7866	0.7921
August	0.7892	0.7857	0.7867