2026 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0528 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.9290 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9809 WST

2026 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.9290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1238 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0123 to the December average rate of 1.9634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0528 was down 0.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,264 WST

2025 Average 10,007 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,645 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.98 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0190

1.9384

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 1.9898, compared to 1.9543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0651 WST (High: 2.0528 / Low: 1.9877). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 WST (High: 1.9650 / Low: 1.9609).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.0123) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+3.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.0123

2025 Avg (January) 1.9441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0528	1.9877	2.0123
February	2.0294	1.9883	2.0014
March	2.0016	1.9666	1.9877
April	2.0139	1.9675	1.9915
May	2.0182	1.9831	1.9918
June	1.9866	1.9290	1.9539
July	1.9664	1.9304	1.9451
August	1.9650	1.9609	1.9634