YEARLY HIGH
19.7880 MKD
YEARLY LOW
18.5230 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3135 MKD

2026 WST to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 19.7880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 18.5230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2650 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9350 to the December average rate of 19.3487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.7880 was down 8.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.5125, 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 98,940 MKD
2025 Average 97,520 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 92,615 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,324.98 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.7127
18.8643
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to MKD 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 19.2529, compared to 19.4953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6591 MKD (High: 19.7880 / Low: 19.1290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MKD (High: 19.3487 / Low: 19.3487).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6591
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 19.5208) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.3449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8241 (-4.05%).

2026 Avg (March) 19.5208
2025 Avg (March) 20.3449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1721 18.5230 18.9350
February 19.2090 18.7864 19.0774
March 19.7880 19.1290 19.5208
April 19.5106 19.0349 19.2143
May 19.3214 19.1546 19.2645
June 19.7767 19.2583 19.5054
July 19.7135 19.3787 19.6420
August 19.3487 19.3487 19.3487