YEARLY HIGH
23.6218 MZN
YEARLY LOW
22.6918 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2692 MZN

2026 WST to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 23.6218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 22.6918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9301 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0272 to the December average rate of 23.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.6218 was up 1.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.3516, 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 118,109 MZN
2025 Average 114,276 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 113,459 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,650.43 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.4641
22.9875
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to MZN 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 23.2834, compared to 23.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5891 MZN (High: 23.6218 / Low: 23.0327). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MZN (High: 23.2871 / Low: 23.2853).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5891
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 23.3767) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5537 (+2.43%).

2026 Avg (February) 23.3767
2025 Avg (February) 22.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0905 22.6918 23.0272
February 23.6218 23.0327 23.3767
March 23.5317 23.2853 23.4244
April 23.3072 23.2598 23.2992
May 23.2871 23.2853 23.2866
June 23.2889 23.2671 23.2860
July 23.2889 23.1851 23.2682
August 23.1869 23.1833 23.1856