YEARLY HIGH
0.3461 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3373 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3407 WST

2026 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.3373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3416 to the December average rate of 0.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3461 was down 0.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,730 WST
2025 Average 1,683 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,687 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3419
0.3388
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SBD 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 0.3407, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.3461 / Low: 0.3393). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.3419 / Low: 0.3410).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3416) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+2.91%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3416
2025 Avg (January) 0.3320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3461 0.3393 0.3416
February 0.3438 0.3383 0.3394
March 0.3412 0.3373 0.3390
April 0.3419 0.3406 0.3412
May 0.3420 0.3410 0.3415
June 0.3419 0.3410 0.3413