YEARLY HIGH
0.1687 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1547 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1591 WST

2026 MDL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.1547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1644 to the December average rate of 0.1580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1687 was down 0.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 844 WST
2025 Average 809 WST
Yearly Trough Low 773 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1652
0.1555
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 0.1597, compared to 0.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 WST (High: 0.1687 / Low: 0.1614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.1580 / Low: 0.1580).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1644) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+8.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1644
2025 Avg (January) 0.1509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1687 0.1614 0.1644
February 0.1647 0.1591 0.1612
March 0.1597 0.1557 0.1573
April 0.1616 0.1560 0.1590
May 0.1600 0.1584 0.1591
June 0.1593 0.1547 0.1574
July 0.1573 0.1553 0.1563
August 0.1580 0.1580 0.1580