YEARLY HIGH
468.1366 MWK
YEARLY LOW
458.7921 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
462.1977 MWK

2026 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 468.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 458.7921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3445 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.4295 to the December average rate of 461.9927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 468.1366 was down 0.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 469.6008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,340,683 MWK
2025 Average 2,311,934 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,293,960 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,722.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

462.5501
461.6394
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 462.3122, compared to 461.8540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 462.3122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 461.8540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 6.9885 MWK (High: 468.1366 / Low: 461.1481). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0921 MWK (High: 462.6911 / Low: 461.5990).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.9885
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0921

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7589 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 462.4742) against the same month in 2025 (average: 462.4922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-0.00%).

2026 Avg (June) 462.4742
2025 Avg (June) 462.4922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.1611 459.1293 462.4295
February 464.4249 460.9031 462.3163
March 463.8254 458.7921 462.0181
April 464.1894 460.7936 462.3796
May 464.4025 460.4613 462.2558
June 468.1366 461.1481 462.4742
July 463.1817 460.1463 461.7153
August 462.6911 461.5990 461.9927