2026 PKR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2516 MWK

YEARLY LOW

6.1601 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2229 MWK

2026 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 6.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 6.1601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1959 to the December average rate of 6.2462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2516 was up 0.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,125,819 MWK

2025 Average 3,079,546 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,080,039 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,780.22 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.2513

6.1909

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 6.2164, compared to 6.2424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0487 MWK (High: 6.2213 / Low: 6.1727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MWK (High: 6.2516 / Low: 6.2435).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 6.2462) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.1244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+1.99%).

2026 Avg (August) 6.2462

2025 Avg (August) 6.1244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2076	6.1601	6.1959
February	6.2139	6.1902	6.2041
March	6.2213	6.1727	6.2103
April	6.2280	6.1868	6.2193
May	6.2470	6.2283	6.2348
June	6.2394	6.2268	6.2340
July	6.2478	6.2032	6.2385
August	6.2516	6.2435	6.2462