YEARLY HIGH
2548.5483 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2355.2944 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2468.9123 MWK

2026 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2548.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 2355.2944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.2539 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2493.2985 to the December average rate of 2446.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2548.5483 was up 1.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 2522.4823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,742,742 MWK
2025 Average 12,037,472 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 11,776,472 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 966,269.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2523.2637
2418.0364
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 2479.7331, compared to 2436.4498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.2834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2479.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2436.4498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 125.4625 MWK (High: 2480.7569 / Low: 2355.2944). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9142 MWK (High: 2449.9478 / Low: 2441.0337).

June Spread (Volatile) ±125.4625
August Spread (Stable) ±8.9142

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 54.8052 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -54.8052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2493.2985) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2255.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +237.4748 (+10.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 2493.2985
2025 Avg (January) 2255.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2548.5483 2468.6626 2493.2985
February 2536.6760 2500.8924 2514.4948
March 2510.1118 2434.7146 2459.6896
April 2509.9872 2440.3994 2484.7044
May 2503.4860 2472.5507 2481.5670
June 2480.7569 2355.2944 2444.6446
July 2435.6761 2405.8264 2426.8054
August 2449.9478 2441.0337 2446.0942