2026 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1760 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1595 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1672 WST

2026 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1702 to the December average rate of 0.1668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1760 was up 3.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,800 WST

2025 Average 7,828 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,976 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 824.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1715

0.1620

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to WST 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 0.1674, compared to 0.1668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0100 WST (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1595). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1702) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+13.87%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1702

2025 Avg (January) 0.1495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1760	0.1675	0.1702
February	0.1730	0.1675	0.1707
March	0.1695	0.1595	0.1627
April	0.1682	0.1616	0.1657
May	0.1691	0.1642	0.1678
June	0.1696	0.1615	0.1670
July	0.1691	0.1631	0.1669
August	0.1673	0.1665	0.1668