YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0317 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0358 WST

2026 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0356 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0387 was up 4.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194 WST
2025 Average 168 WST
Yearly Trough Low 159 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0387
0.0334
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 0.0360, compared to 0.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.0383) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+10.17%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.0383
2025 Avg (May) 0.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0369 0.0342 0.0356
February 0.0363 0.0352 0.0356
March 0.0351 0.0317 0.0339
April 0.0367 0.0341 0.0357
May 0.0387 0.0366 0.0383
June 0.0385 0.0348 0.0372
July 0.0359 0.0345 0.0353
August 0.0348 0.0348 0.0348