2026 LYD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5204 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.4238 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4380 WST

2026 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.4238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4880 to the December average rate of 0.4321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5204 was down 11.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,602 WST

2025 Average 2,648 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,119 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4940

0.4221

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 0.4405, compared to 0.4304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0853 WST (High: 0.5204 / Low: 0.4351). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.4321 / Low: 0.4320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0853

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4880) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0799 (-14.07%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4880

2025 Avg (January) 0.5679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5204	0.4351	0.4880
February	0.4382	0.4305	0.4327
March	0.4324	0.4238	0.4281
April	0.4342	0.4292	0.4320
May	0.4322	0.4319	0.4321
June	0.4322	0.4271	0.4299
July	0.4307	0.4273	0.4287
August	0.4321	0.4320	0.4321