YEARLY HIGH
0.4416 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.4115 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4233 WST

2026 HRK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HRK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.4115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4320 to the December average rate of 0.4216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4416 was up 0.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,208 WST
2025 Average 2,098 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,058 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4336
0.4146
JanuMarcMayJuly

HRK 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 0.4248, compared to 0.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 WST (High: 0.4416 / Low: 0.4261). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.4219 / Low: 0.4213).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4320) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+12.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4320
2025 Avg (January) 0.3845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4416 0.4261 0.4320
February 0.4353 0.4259 0.4288
March 0.4255 0.4115 0.4185
April 0.4300 0.4192 0.4257
May 0.4269 0.4235 0.4246
June 0.4241 0.4136 0.4191
July 0.4211 0.4143 0.4162
August 0.4219 0.4213 0.4216