2026 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0591 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0502 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0546 WST

2026 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0587 to the December average rate of 0.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0591 was down 1.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296 WST

2025 Average 284 WST

Yearly Trough Low 251 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.61 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0594

0.0511

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 0.0546, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0587) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.86%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0587

2025 Avg (January) 0.0555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0591	0.0583	0.0587
February	0.0590	0.0568	0.0579
March	0.0571	0.0503	0.0527
April	0.0530	0.0502	0.0518
May	0.0526	0.0512	0.0523
June	0.0558	0.0524	0.0541
July	0.0562	0.0534	0.0547
August	0.0549	0.0539	0.0544