YEARLY HIGH
1.5732 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5173 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5342 WST

2026 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.5173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5497 to the December average rate of 1.5398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5732 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,866 WST
2025 Average 7,798 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,586 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.58 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5523
1.5217
JanuMarcMayJuly

ANG 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 1.5333, compared to 1.5370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0269 WST (High: 1.5732 / Low: 1.5463). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.5398 / Low: 1.5398).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5497) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-0.23%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5497
2025 Avg (January) 1.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5732 1.5463 1.5497
February 1.5463 1.5231 1.5264
March 1.5331 1.5173 1.5242
April 1.5331 1.5331 1.5331
May 1.5331 1.5331 1.5331
June 1.5331 1.5331 1.5331
July 1.5398 1.5331 1.5342
August 1.5398 1.5398 1.5398