YEARLY HIGH
1745.6821 MWK
YEARLY LOW
91.0108 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
884.9385 MWK

2026 ZMW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1745.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 91.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1654.6713 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1734.1665 to the December average rate of 91.8941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1745.6821 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1761.3316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,728,410 MWK
2025 Average 8,672,131 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 455,054 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,273,356.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1898.3938
-72.3332
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW 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 1148.8142, compared to 93.3114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1055.5027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1148.8142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.3114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1649.8768 MWK (High: 1741.2674 / Low: 91.3905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3168 MWK (High: 92.3277 / Low: 91.0108).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1649.8768
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3168

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1406.4857 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1406.4857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1733.7730) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1735.4175), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6445 (-0.09%).

2026 Avg (February) 1733.7730
2025 Avg (February) 1735.4175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1737.0000 1720.6741 1734.1665
February 1745.6821 1728.8715 1733.7730
March 1740.1676 1724.8054 1733.9324
April 1741.2674 91.3905 1499.9917
May 94.1622 92.2932 93.5060
June 100.2741 94.3979 97.5153
July 96.3401 92.7278 94.7288
August 92.3277 91.0108 91.8941