YEARLY HIGH
0.4083 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3929 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4017 WST

2026 CNY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.4083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3979 to the December average rate of 0.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4083 was up 1.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,208 WST
2025 Average 9,728 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,822 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4095
0.3941
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 0.4000, compared to 0.4067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0071 WST (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3956). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.4083 / Low: 0.4081).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.4052) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+4.43%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.4052
2025 Avg (July) 0.3880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4026 0.3956 0.3979
February 0.3989 0.3929 0.3954
March 0.3988 0.3932 0.3958
April 0.4026 0.3985 0.4013
May 0.4056 0.4019 0.4046
June 0.4061 0.4035 0.4050
July 0.4083 0.4036 0.4052
August 0.4083 0.4081 0.4082