YEARLY HIGH
7.3304 MWK
YEARLY LOW
7.2211 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2744 MWK

2026 YER to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 7.3304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 7.2211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1093 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2742 to the December average rate of 7.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.3304 was up 0.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.2944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,652 MWK
2025 Average 35,727 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 36,105 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.2966
7.2613
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 7.2728, compared to 7.2790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1008 MWK (High: 7.3304 / Low: 7.2296). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 MWK (High: 7.2808 / Low: 7.2546).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

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 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 7.2937) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.1848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1088 (+1.51%).

2026 Avg (July) 7.2937
2025 Avg (July) 7.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2884 7.2211 7.2742
February 7.3248 7.2505 7.2724
March 7.2948 7.2319 7.2678
April 7.3224 7.2494 7.2754
May 7.2981 7.2571 7.2764
June 7.2954 7.2580 7.2708
July 7.3304 7.2296 7.2937
August 7.2808 7.2546 7.2643