2026 ZAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

110.2320 MWK

YEARLY LOW

100.6970 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

105.5846 MWK

2026 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 110.2320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 100.6970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5351 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.4226 to the December average rate of 104.6462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 110.2320 was up 5.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 104.7278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,511,602 MWK

2025 Average 4,855,294 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 5,034,849 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 476,752.89 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

108.7847

102.9487

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 105.7800, compared to 104.9982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.7800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.9982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 7.2407 MWK (High: 107.9376 / Low: 100.6970). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5781 MWK (High: 104.9871 / Low: 104.4090).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2407

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5781

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.8634 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 106.4226) against the same month in 2025 (average: 92.6205), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8021 (+14.90%).

2026 Avg (January) 106.4226

2025 Avg (January) 92.6205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	110.2320	104.7512	106.4226
February	109.2514	106.7097	108.2984
March	107.9376	100.6970	103.4350
April	106.4571	101.8755	104.7791
May	107.0200	104.2109	106.1768
June	107.1841	102.1707	105.5681
July	106.8975	103.0452	105.3502
August	104.9871	104.4090	104.6462