YEARLY HIGH
1.5634 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5067 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5251 WST

2026 AWG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.5067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5409 to the December average rate of 1.5306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5634 was down 0.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,817 WST
2025 Average 7,762 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,534 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5435
1.5124
JanuMarcMayJuly

AWG 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 1.5242, compared to 1.5278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0278 WST (High: 1.5634 / Low: 1.5355). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 1.5246 / Low: 1.5230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5409) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-0.87%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5409
2025 Avg (January) 1.5544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5634 1.5355 1.5409
February 1.5377 1.5125 1.5174
March 1.5246 1.5067 1.5150
April 1.5288 1.5225 1.5241
May 1.5246 1.5230 1.5242
June 1.5246 1.5225 1.5235
July 1.5313 1.5224 1.5250
August 1.5313 1.5297 1.5306