YEARLY HIGH
0.0783 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0772 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0778 MWK

2026 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0778 to the December average rate of 0.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0783 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392 MWK
2025 Average 389 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 386 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0779
0.0778
JanuMarcMayJuly

STD 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 0.0779, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 MWK (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0776). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0777).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0778) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.09%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0778
2025 Avg (February) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0780 0.0772 0.0778
February 0.0783 0.0776 0.0778
March 0.0781 0.0774 0.0778
April 0.0781 0.0776 0.0779
May 0.0782 0.0777 0.0779
June 0.0780 0.0777 0.0779
July 0.0780 0.0776 0.0778