YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0174 WST

2026 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0181 was down 18.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 WST
2025 Average 101 WST
Yearly Trough Low 85 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0179
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0172).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0178) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-19.09%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0178
2025 Avg (January) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0177 0.0178
February 0.0179 0.0174 0.0176
March 0.0178 0.0173 0.0175
April 0.0176 0.0174 0.0175
May 0.0175 0.0171 0.0172
June 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
July 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
August 0.0173 0.0172 0.0173