WTI · Contract Z26
Z26 Contract Statistics
WTI Z26 Full Contract Lifecycle Chart
All Historical Values — 46 records
| Date | Forward Points |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | -9.4200 |
| 2026-07-29 | -3.9450 |
| 2026-07-30 | -7.8500 |
| 2026-07-31 | -8.4067 |
| 2026-08-01 | -7.1200 |
| 2026-08-02 | -8.1300 |
| 2026-08-03 | -10.7800 |
| 2026-08-04 | -5.5267 |
| 2026-08-05 | -3.3725 |
| 2026-08-06 | -3.3333 |
| 2026-08-07 | -3.0975 |
| 2026-08-08 | -3.5300 |
| 2026-08-09 | -3.5300 |
| 2026-08-10 | -3.2933 |
| 2026-08-12 | -4.4300 |
| 2026-08-13 | -4.7950 |
| 2026-08-14 | -3.0450 |
| 2026-08-15 | -3.9100 |
| 2026-08-16 | -3.9100 |
| 2026-08-17 | -3.8375 |
| 2026-08-18 | -2.9500 |
| 2026-08-19 | -3.2000 |
| 2026-08-20 | -4.0800 |
| 2026-08-21 | -4.6300 |
| 2026-08-22 | -4.0500 |
| 2026-08-23 | -4.0500 |
| 2026-08-24 | -5.5167 |
| 2026-08-25 | -4.5950 |
| 2026-08-26 | -4.5500 |
| 2026-08-27 | -2.0400 |
| 2026-08-28 | -4.2025 |
| 2026-08-29 | -3.3800 |
| 2026-08-30 | -3.3800 |
| 2026-08-31 | -1.6933 |
| 2026-09-02 | -5.2250 |
| 2026-09-03 | -6.3033 |
| 2026-09-05 | -6.0400 |
| 2026-09-06 | -6.0400 |
| 2026-09-07 | -5.2500 |
| 2026-09-08 | -4.6800 |
| 2026-09-09 | -5.2900 |
| 2026-09-10 | -7.0150 |
| 2026-09-11 | -9.5800 |
| 2026-09-12 | -8.6500 |
| 2026-09-13 | -8.6500 |
| 2026-09-14 | -6.3250 |
Understanding WTI Contract Z26
This page displays the complete lifecycle of contract Z26 for WTI. The statistics panel shows key metrics — first and last recorded values, minimum, maximum, and the arithmetic mean over the entire life of this specific contract.
The chart visualizes the full forward curve for WTI Z26 from the first recorded date to the most recent update, based on {count} historical data points. This allows you to analyze how forward points evolved as the contract approached expiration, revealing any structural shifts in the WTI forward curve.
How WTI Z26 Forward Points Feed Into Margin Zones and Option Levels
Spot-only margin zones and option levels for WTI lose accuracy as the Z26 expiry approaches, because they ignore the interest rate cost embedded in the forward curve. Adding the forward points recorded for Z26 corrects this drift, keeping the zones and levels aligned with where the market actually prices WTI risk for this expiry.
The {count} data points collected for WTI Z26 let you see exactly how that adjustment has moved over the life of the contract, instead of relying on a single spot value.