2026 WST to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1681.1071 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1505.8245 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1555.8871 MGA

2026 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1681.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1505.8245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.2826 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1645.4079 to the December average rate of 1547.9798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1681.1071 was down 1.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 1700.3540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,405,536 MGA

2025 Average 8,103,966 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 7,529,123 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 876,413.02 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1658.5594

1500.7410

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to MGA 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 1556.8721, compared to 1552.9324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1556.8721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1552.9324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 83.4467 MGA (High: 1627.6698 / Low: 1544.2231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2124 MGA (High: 1551.4524 / Low: 1545.2400).

February Spread (Volatile) ±83.4467

August Spread (Stable) ±6.2124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 70.9562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -70.9562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1645.4079) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1680.3882), the exchange rate shifted by -34.9803 (-2.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 1645.4079

2025 Avg (January) 1680.3882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1681.1071	1611.2864	1645.4079
February	1627.6698	1544.2231	1597.7877
March	1551.4137	1513.7206	1526.8315
April	1521.3795	1505.8245	1513.8925
May	1531.5151	1512.2694	1525.7239
June	1548.0705	1518.7252	1531.5889
July	1597.7385	1544.8664	1557.8850
August	1551.4524	1545.2400	1547.9798