2026 IMP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.7261 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.7159 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.1629 WST

2026 IMP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3.7261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.7159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0102 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7740 to the December average rate of 3.6736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.7261 was up 32.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,631 WST

2025 Average 13,982 WST

Yearly Trough Low 13,580 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,050.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.7910

2.6317

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 3.0778, compared to 3.6736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.9705 WST (High: 3.7148 / Low: 2.7442). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 WST (High: 2.7442 / Low: 2.7159).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9705

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 3.6944) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8944 (+31.94%).

2026 Avg (May) 3.6944

2025 Avg (May) 2.8000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8160	2.7678	2.7740
February	2.7678	2.7263	2.7322
March	2.7442	2.7159	2.7284
April	3.7148	2.7442	2.8821
May	3.7261	3.6814	3.6944
June	3.6952	3.6157	3.6558
July	3.7075	3.6380	3.6736