YEARLY HIGH
479.2391 MWK
YEARLY LOW
473.9169 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.9172 MWK

2026 QAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 479.2391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 473.9169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3222 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 476.2899 to the December average rate of 474.9354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 479.2391 was down 0.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 480.7878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,396,196 MWK
2025 Average 2,380,541 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,369,585 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,610.81 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

476.9457
474.7527
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 476.1582, compared to 475.1940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.1582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 475.1940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 4.9015 MWK (High: 479.2391 / Low: 474.3376). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4753 MWK (High: 475.8117 / Low: 474.3364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9015
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4753

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 476.2899) against the same month in 2025 (average: 476.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2040 (+0.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 476.2899
2025 Avg (January) 476.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 479.2391 474.3376 476.2899
February 477.6639 474.8085 476.2159
March 477.6825 474.2057 475.9934
April 476.7995 474.3494 475.8383
May 477.9745 476.0046 476.7629
June 477.5258 474.4512 475.8489
July 476.7394 473.9169 475.4526
August 475.8117 474.3364 474.9354