YEARLY HIGH
2.9022 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2.8606 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8863 MWK

2026 SDG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.9022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.8606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8832 to the December average rate of 2.8848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9022 was down 0.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.9307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,511 MWK
2025 Average 14,432 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 14,303 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.88 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.8930
2.8815
JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 2.8865, compared to 2.8858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0279 MWK (High: 2.9022 / Low: 2.8743). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MWK (High: 2.8927 / Low: 2.8841).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.8824) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-0.18%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.8824
2025 Avg (February) 2.8875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8878 2.8606 2.8832
February 2.9022 2.8743 2.8824
March 2.8955 2.8675 2.8847
April 2.8973 2.8787 2.8874
May 2.9001 2.8841 2.8920
June 2.8927 2.8841 2.8893
July 2.8935 2.8693 2.8868
August 2.8926 2.8789 2.8848