2026 PEN to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

520.8136 MWK

YEARLY LOW

493.5246 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

510.0771 MWK

2026 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 520.8136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 493.5246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2890 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 516.5156 to the December average rate of 512.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 520.8136 was up 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 516.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,604,068 MWK

2025 Average 2,433,756 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,467,623 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,445.23 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

517.9334

502.6482

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 509.7563, compared to 511.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 509.7563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 511.0397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 20.6029 MWK (High: 516.9498 / Low: 496.3468). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1225 MWK (High: 512.7682 / Low: 511.6457).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.6029

August Spread (Stable) ±1.1225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.7376 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 516.5156) against the same month in 2025 (average: 462.7159), the exchange rate shifted by +53.7997 (+11.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 516.5156

2025 Avg (January) 462.7159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	520.8136	515.3995	516.5156
February	519.2107	515.0984	516.6596
March	516.9498	496.3468	503.9220
April	513.7739	493.5246	504.7288
May	510.2991	496.5075	507.4771
June	512.8218	500.3551	509.2347
July	512.0118	507.7447	509.9770
August	512.7682	511.6457	512.1023