2026 WST to ZWL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.3375 ZWL

YEARLY LOW

0.3551 ZWL

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.8653 ZWL

2026 WST to ZWL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to ZWL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 117.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.9824 ZWL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3605 to the December average rate of 116.8233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32305.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 117.3375 was up 32038.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3651, 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 586,688 ZWL

2025 Average 1,788 ZWL

Yearly Trough Low 1,776 ZWL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 584,912.09 ZWL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

129.0352

-11.3372

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to ZWL 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 42.1405, compared to 117.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.8991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 116.9731 ZWL (High: 117.3375 / Low: 0.3644). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZWL (High: 116.8233 / Low: 116.8233).

April Spread (Volatile) ±116.9731

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 17.0748) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3571), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7177 (+4680.96%).

2026 Avg (April) 17.0748

2025 Avg (April) 0.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3613	0.3551	0.3605
February	0.3668	0.3613	0.3660
March	0.3682	0.3644	0.3665
April	117.3375	0.3644	17.0748
May	117.3375	117.3375	117.3375
June	117.3375	117.3375	117.3375
July	117.3375	116.8233	117.2560
August	116.8233	116.8233	116.8233