2026 NGN to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2955 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.1995 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2625 MWK

2026 NGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.2955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2214 to the December average rate of 1.2710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2955 was up 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,295,529 MWK

2025 Average 1,140,462 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,199,546 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,982.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2827

1.2158

JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN to MWK 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 1.2611, compared to 1.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0533 MWK (High: 1.2528 / Low: 1.1995). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MWK (High: 1.2663 / Low: 1.2629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.2771) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1419 (+12.50%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.2771

2025 Avg (February) 1.1352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2528	1.1995	1.2214
February	1.2955	1.2453	1.2771
March	1.2809	1.2409	1.2588
April	1.2954	1.2542	1.2743
May	1.2663	1.2629	1.2646
June	1.2777	1.2554	1.2703
July	1.2714	1.2544	1.2625
August	1.2727	1.2671	1.2710