YEARLY HIGH
0.0540 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0505 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0518 WST

2026 MKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0528 to the December average rate of 0.0517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0540 was up 0.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 WST
2025 Average 257 WST
Yearly Trough Low 253 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0530
0.0507
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD to WST 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0517 / Low: 0.0517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0528) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+12.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0528
2025 Avg (January) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0540 0.0522 0.0528
February 0.0532 0.0521 0.0524
March 0.0523 0.0505 0.0512
April 0.0525 0.0513 0.0520
May 0.0522 0.0518 0.0519
June 0.0519 0.0506 0.0513
July 0.0516 0.0507 0.0509
August 0.0517 0.0517 0.0517