2026 NOK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.7148 MWK

YEARLY LOW

171.4231 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

180.8733 MWK

2026 NOK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 187.7148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 171.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2917 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.4083 to the December average rate of 182.0426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.7148 was up 5.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 177.8821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 938,574 MWK

2025 Average 836,196 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 857,115 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,458.60 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

188.6833

173.1106

JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 181.0617, compared to 180.3083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.0617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.3083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 12.8924 MWK (High: 187.6072 / Low: 174.7148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6535 MWK (High: 187.7148 / Low: 187.0613).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.8924

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.5895 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 187.3856) against the same month in 2025 (average: 168.5291), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8565 (+11.19%).

2026 Avg (May) 187.3856

2025 Avg (May) 168.5291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	181.7581	171.4231	174.4083
February	182.9544	177.1060	181.0643
March	182.6977	177.3589	179.5904
April	186.9211	176.8908	183.1252
May	187.7148	187.0613	187.3856
June	187.6072	174.7148	180.7961
July	181.1313	174.7126	178.5740
August	182.5310	181.7541	182.0426