YEARLY HIGH
12.9495 STD
YEARLY LOW
12.7640 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8457 STD

2026 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 12.9495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 12.7640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1855 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8487 to the December average rate of 12.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.9495 was down 0.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,747 STD
2025 Average 64,234 STD
Yearly Trough Low 63,820 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 927.55 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.8536
12.8302
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to STD 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 12.8451, compared to 12.8491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1241 STD (High: 12.8881 / Low: 12.7640). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 STD (High: 12.8655 / Low: 12.8272).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1241
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.8487) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.8444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.8487
2025 Avg (January) 12.8444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9495 12.8277 12.8487
February 12.8881 12.7640 12.8517
March 12.9184 12.8044 12.8505
April 12.8791 12.7963 12.8434
May 12.8657 12.7946 12.8322
June 12.8655 12.8272 12.8442
July 12.8838 12.8236 12.8491