YEARLY HIGH
251.9775 MWK
YEARLY LOW
144.7967 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.4593 MWK

2026 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 251.9775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 144.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.1808 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.7601 to the December average rate of 145.8001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 251.9775 was down 0.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 252.3423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,259,888 MWK
2025 Average 1,254,508 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 723,984 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535,904.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

261.8778
135.2476
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 250.9698, compared to 180.9277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.9698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.9277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 104.1007 MWK (High: 250.9533 / Low: 146.8526). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9341 MWK (High: 251.9775 / Low: 251.0434).

July Spread (Volatile) ±104.1007
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 70.2551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 251.3253) against the same month in 2025 (average: 250.8393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4859 (+0.19%).

2026 Avg (May) 251.3253
2025 Avg (May) 250.8393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.3909 250.0368 250.7601
February 251.3506 250.0366 250.9422
March 251.4370 249.5646 250.8277
April 251.8667 250.1976 251.0828
May 251.9775 251.0434 251.3253
June 251.3229 250.2564 250.8807
July 250.9533 146.8526 216.0553
August 146.3357 144.7967 145.8001