2026 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7012 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.5853 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6309 WST

2026 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.7012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.5853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1158 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6643 to the December average rate of 1.6250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7012 was up 0.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,506 WST

2025 Average 8,081 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,927 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6704

1.5972

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 1.6365, compared to 1.6141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0598 WST (High: 1.7012 / Low: 1.6414). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.6250 / Low: 1.6250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0397 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6643) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1821 (+12.28%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6643

2025 Avg (January) 1.4822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7012	1.6414	1.6643
February	1.6769	1.6405	1.6519
March	1.6393	1.5853	1.6122
April	1.6566	1.6150	1.6400
May	1.6446	1.6313	1.6358
June	1.6337	1.5935	1.6146
July	1.6223	1.5959	1.6033
August	1.6250	1.6250	1.6250