YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0368 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0375 WST

2026 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0381 was down 4.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190 WST
2025 Average 194 WST
Yearly Trough Low 184 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0378
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 0.0375, compared to 0.0374 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) 0.0375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0372).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0378) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0378
2025 Avg (January) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
February 0.0379 0.0368 0.0373
March 0.0376 0.0369 0.0372
April 0.0376 0.0371 0.0373
May 0.0379 0.0376 0.0377
June 0.0379 0.0373 0.0376
July 0.0379 0.0371 0.0373
August 0.0375 0.0372 0.0374