YEARLY HIGH
1.9764 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.8494 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9293 WST

2026 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.9764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.8494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1270 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8807 to the December average rate of 1.9439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9764 was up 4.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,882 WST
2025 Average 9,017 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,247 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 635.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9768
1.8720
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AUD 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 1.9293, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1012 WST (High: 1.9506 / Low: 1.8494). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 WST (High: 1.9764 / Low: 1.9581).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.9681) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1658 (+9.20%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.9681
2025 Avg (May) 1.8023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9506 1.8494 1.8807
February 1.9438 1.8855 1.9279
March 1.9361 1.8785 1.9124
April 1.9727 1.8896 1.9429
May 1.9764 1.9581 1.9681
June 1.9704 1.9233 1.9439