YEARLY HIGH
2.8160 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.7159 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7447 WST

2026 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.7159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7740 to the December average rate of 2.7458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.8160 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,080 WST
2025 Average 13,982 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,580 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7786
2.7238
JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 2.7445, compared to 2.7458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0482 WST (High: 2.8160 / Low: 2.7678). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 2.7442 / Low: 2.7442).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
June 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 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.7740) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0260 (-0.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.7740
2025 Avg (January) 2.8000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8160 2.7678 2.7740
February 2.7678 2.7263 2.7322
March 2.7442 2.7159 2.7284
April 2.7442 2.7442 2.7442
May 2.7442 2.7442 2.7442
June 2.7442 2.7442 2.7442
July 2.7563 2.7442 2.7458