YEARLY HIGH
0.4077 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2272 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3694 WST

2026 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1806 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4011 to the December average rate of 0.2305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4077 was down 0.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,039 WST
2025 Average 2,023 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,136 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4182
0.2134
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.3971, compared to 0.2863 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.1108 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.3971
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1623 WST (High: 0.3967 / Low: 0.2344). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.3978 / Low: 0.3970).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1623
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4011) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4011
2025 Avg (January) 0.4050

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Month High Low Average
January 0.4077 0.3988 0.4011
February 0.4008 0.3930 0.3955
March 0.3978 0.3916 0.3947
April 0.3980 0.3955 0.3972
May 0.3978 0.3970 0.3972
June 0.3976 0.3958 0.3969
July 0.3967 0.2344 0.3422
August 0.2329 0.2272 0.2305