YEARLY HIGH
962.6587 TZS
YEARLY LOW
877.1307 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
947.2588 TZS

2026 WST to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 962.6587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 877.1307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.5280 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 907.9213 to the December average rate of 959.5570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 962.6587 was down 0.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 964.6043, 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 4,813,293 TZS
2025 Average 4,578,297 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,385,653 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427,639.85 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

964.7205
902.7577
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to TZS 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 943.2916, compared to 959.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.8688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 943.2916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 959.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 53.2111 TZS (High: 930.3418 / Low: 877.1307). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4976 TZS (High: 961.8839 / Low: 958.3864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±53.2111
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 958.7640) against the same month in 2025 (average: 935.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7590 (+2.54%).

2026 Avg (July) 958.7640
2025 Avg (July) 935.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 930.3418 877.1307 907.9213
February 957.0172 932.2531 944.9489
March 960.9472 935.6243 947.4675
April 951.5345 942.8909 947.6970
May 958.1704 949.2679 955.5354
June 958.9229 952.4550 956.1797
July 962.6587 955.9928 958.7640
August 961.8839 958.3864 959.5570