YEARLY HIGH
41.0390 MWK
YEARLY LOW
38.4388 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4169 MWK

2026 UAH to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 41.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 38.4388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6001 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3388 to the December average rate of 38.7807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 41.0390 was down 2.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.2575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,195 MWK
2025 Average 208,055 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 192,194 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,000.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

40.4957
38.6125
JanuMarcMayJuly

UAH 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 39.6280, compared to 38.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1820 MWK (High: 41.0390 / Low: 39.8569). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1207 MWK (High: 38.8549 / Low: 38.7342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1820
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1207

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6290 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 40.3388) against the same month in 2025 (average: 41.1791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8403 (-2.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 40.3388
2025 Avg (January) 41.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0390 39.8569 40.3388
February 40.4073 40.0625 40.1963
March 40.2426 39.1625 39.5673
April 40.0508 39.2835 39.6330
May 39.6252 39.1735 39.2630
June 39.1778 38.5507 38.7695
July 39.0331 38.4388 38.7867
August 38.8549 38.7342 38.7807