YEARLY HIGH
0.0443 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0411 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 WST

2026 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0423 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0443 was up 2.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 221 WST
2025 Average 201 WST
Yearly Trough Low 205 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0437
0.0417
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 0.0430, compared to 0.0420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0418).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0430) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+10.50%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0430
2025 Avg (April) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0430 0.0419 0.0423
February 0.0440 0.0416 0.0427
March 0.0439 0.0427 0.0433
April 0.0443 0.0419 0.0430
May 0.0439 0.0432 0.0436
June 0.0439 0.0425 0.0434
July 0.0433 0.0411 0.0421
August 0.0420 0.0418 0.0418