YEARLY HIGH
132.1238 MWK
YEARLY LOW
113.5629 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.2680 MWK

2026 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 132.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 113.5629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5609 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.3470 to the December average rate of 127.7807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 132.1238 was up 1.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 129.6160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 660,619 MWK
2025 Average 606,530 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 567,814 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,804.67 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

128.4011
120.9556
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 124.5262, compared to 127.4932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.5262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.4932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 17.2311 MWK (High: 132.1238 / Low: 114.8928). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4554 MWK (High: 128.0380 / Low: 126.5826).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.2311
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 125.5711) against the same month in 2025 (average: 120.2739), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2972 (+4.40%).

2026 Avg (February) 125.5711
2025 Avg (February) 120.2739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.9574 115.0487 123.3470
February 132.1238 114.8928 125.5711
March 129.7375 113.5629 122.5988
April 126.8881 114.0178 121.5761
May 128.0380 126.5826 127.1806
June 132.0767 123.3603 126.8839
July 130.0049 119.3073 127.2056
August 129.0902 126.0190 127.7807