YEARLY HIGH
1745.6821 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.3509 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
838.8855 MWK

2026 ZWL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL 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 July 30, dropping to 5.3509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1740.3311 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1734.1665 to the December average rate of 5.3767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.69% (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 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,728,410 MWK
2025 Average 8,672,131 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 26,755 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,701,655.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1907.0455
-167.5023
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 1116.7206, compared to 5.3802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1111.3404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1116.7206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1735.8835 MWK (High: 1741.2674 / Low: 5.3839). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 MWK (High: 5.3946 / Low: 5.3786).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1735.8835
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 1482.2790 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1482.2790

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 5.3839 1487.6715
May 5.4084 5.3785 5.3926
June 5.3946 5.3786 5.3875
July 5.3962 5.3509 5.3836
August 5.3905 5.3688 5.3767