YEARLY HIGH
0.7668 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7394 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7478 WST

2026 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.7394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7553 to the December average rate of 0.7505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7668 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,834 WST
2025 Average 3,807 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,697 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7566
0.7416
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED 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 0.7473, compared to 0.7491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0132 WST (High: 0.7668 / Low: 0.7536). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.7505 / Low: 0.7505).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7553) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-0.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7553
2025 Avg (January) 0.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7668 0.7536 0.7553
February 0.7537 0.7423 0.7440
March 0.7472 0.7394 0.7429
April 0.7472 0.7471 0.7472
May 0.7472 0.7471 0.7472
June 0.7472 0.7471 0.7472
July 0.7505 0.7471 0.7477
August 0.7505 0.7505 0.7505