2026 HKD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3617 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3465 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3508 WST

2026 HKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.3465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3558 to the December average rate of 0.3515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3617 was down 0.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,041 WST

2025 Average 8,968 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,664 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3565

0.3479

JanuMarcMayJuly

HKD 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 0.3508, compared to 0.3508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 WST (High: 0.3617 / Low: 0.3544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.3515 / Low: 0.3515).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3558) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-1.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3558

2025 Avg (January) 0.3597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3617	0.3544	0.3558
February	0.3544	0.3485	0.3496
March	0.3510	0.3465	0.3486
April	0.3508	0.3501	0.3503
May	0.3503	0.3502	0.3502
June	0.3503	0.3499	0.3501
July	0.3515	0.3498	0.3502
August	0.3515	0.3515	0.3515