2026 WST to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.6309 MUR

YEARLY LOW

16.2909 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0519 MUR

2026 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 17.6309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 16.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3400 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6232 to the December average rate of 17.0518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.6309 was up 3.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.9821, 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 88,155 MUR

2025 Average 81,862 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 81,455 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,700.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.4071

16.5519

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to MUR 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 17.0289, compared to 17.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7268 MUR (High: 17.6309 / Low: 16.9041). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 17.0518 / Low: 17.0518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7268

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1462 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 17.1242) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.2609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8634 (+5.31%).

2026 Avg (March) 17.1242

2025 Avg (March) 16.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.8762	16.2909	16.6232
February	17.0378	16.4138	16.8553
March	17.6309	16.9041	17.1242
April	17.1342	16.8390	16.9879
May	17.3090	17.1378	17.2471
June	17.5557	17.1816	17.3359
July	17.2750	17.1280	17.1896
August	17.0518	17.0518	17.0518