YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 WST

2026 NPR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0195 was down 5.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 WST
2025 Average 100 WST
Yearly Trough Low 89 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.92 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0192
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 0.0185, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0181).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0191) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-5.86%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0191
2025 Avg (January) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0187 0.0191
February 0.0192 0.0187 0.0188
March 0.0188 0.0180 0.0184
April 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
May 0.0181 0.0179 0.0179
June 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
July 0.0181 0.0178 0.0179
August 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181