YEARLY HIGH
3.0627 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.0160 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0370 MWK

2026 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0384 to the December average rate of 3.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.0627 was down 0.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,314 MWK
2025 Average 15,177 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 15,080 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.0403
3.0342
JanuMarcMayJuly

SOS 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 3.0377, compared to 3.0348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0468 MWK (High: 3.0627 / Low: 3.0160). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MWK (High: 3.0355 / Low: 3.0342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.0384) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+0.11%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.0384
2025 Avg (January) 3.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0627 3.0160 3.0384
February 3.0444 3.0352 3.0391
March 3.0463 3.0336 3.0379
April 3.0395 3.0340 3.0357
May 3.0499 3.0354 3.0398
June 3.0420 3.0319 3.0355
July 3.0394 3.0322 3.0347
August 3.0355 3.0342 3.0350