YEARLY HIGH
0.0614 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0567 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0587 WST

2026 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0614 was down 4.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 WST
2025 Average 305 WST
Yearly Trough Low 284 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0604
0.0574
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 0.0587, compared to 0.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0586).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0602) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0602
2025 Avg (January) 0.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0614 0.0593 0.0602
February 0.0609 0.0587 0.0593
March 0.0592 0.0567 0.0584
April 0.0594 0.0584 0.0589
May 0.0584 0.0578 0.0580
June 0.0582 0.0570 0.0577
July 0.0584 0.0579 0.0582
August 0.0586 0.0586 0.0586