YEARLY HIGH
0.6527 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5947 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6175 WST

2026 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.6527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.5947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6391 to the December average rate of 0.6059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6527 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,264 WST
2025 Average 3,135 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,973 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.32 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6431
0.5952
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 0.6225, compared to 0.6026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0233 WST (High: 0.6319 / Low: 0.6086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.6059 / Low: 0.6059).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6391) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+9.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6391
2025 Avg (January) 0.5824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6527 0.6306 0.6391
February 0.6437 0.6295 0.6341
March 0.6319 0.6086 0.6192
April 0.6365 0.6197 0.6296
May 0.6183 0.6081 0.6104
June 0.6085 0.5947 0.6026
July 0.6049 0.5972 0.5992
August 0.6059 0.6059 0.6059