YEARLY HIGH
216.8115 MWK
YEARLY LOW
211.8115 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.0508 MWK

2026 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 216.8115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 211.8115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0000 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.5816 to the December average rate of 213.9057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 216.8115 was up 1.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 213.4230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,084,057 MWK
2025 Average 1,043,812 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,059,058 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,999.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

216.3450
213.3304
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 215.2845, compared to 214.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.2845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.9217 MWK (High: 215.7332 / Low: 211.8115). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1247 MWK (High: 213.9572 / Low: 213.8325).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9217
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1247

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8878 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 215.3654) against the same month in 2025 (average: 205.5929), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7726 (+4.75%).

2026 Avg (February) 215.3654
2025 Avg (February) 205.5929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.7332 211.8115 213.5816
February 216.8115 214.5584 215.3654
March 216.1315 214.3899 215.4694
April 216.6929 214.9882 215.7010
May 216.5476 215.6052 216.0938
June 216.2315 214.9284 215.4960
July 215.8603 213.1265 214.7935
August 213.9572 213.8325 213.9057