2026 PHP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.0946 MWK

YEARLY LOW

28.0311 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.8325 MWK

2026 PHP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 30.0946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 28.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0635 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3216 to the December average rate of 28.1458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 30.0946 was down 4.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,523,643 MWK

2025 Average 7,544,559 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 7,007,771 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 515,871.47 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.9717

27.9798

JanuMarcMayJuly

PHP 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 28.9469, compared to 28.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.4273 MWK (High: 30.0082 / Low: 28.5809). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2425 MWK (High: 28.2736 / Low: 28.0311).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4273

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2425

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 0.6878 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 29.8057) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.9113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1056 (-0.35%).

2026 Avg (February) 29.8057

2025 Avg (February) 29.9113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5313	29.1410	29.3216
February	30.0946	29.3623	29.8057
March	30.0082	28.5809	29.1179
April	29.2336	28.1372	28.8294
May	28.4211	28.1498	28.2509
June	28.7874	28.0832	28.3560
July	28.2736	28.0311	28.1458