YEARLY HIGH
0.0158 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 WST

2026 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0145.

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 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0158 was down 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 WST
2025 Average 73 WST
Yearly Trough Low 73 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.43 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0154
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0153).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 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 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0153) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.76%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0153
2025 Avg (January) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0158 0.0149 0.0153
February 0.0151 0.0145 0.0147
March 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
April 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
May 0.0150 0.0149 0.0150
June 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
July 0.0153 0.0151 0.0151
August 0.0153 0.0153 0.0153