YEARLY HIGH
17.2467 TRY
YEARLY LOW
15.2699 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5044 TRY

2026 WST to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 17.2467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9768 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5857 to the December average rate of 17.2378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2467 was up 13.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.2576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,234 TRY
2025 Average 70,769 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 76,349 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,884.24 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.4030
15.4205
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to TRY 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 16.2756, compared to 17.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4427 TRY (High: 15.7126 / Low: 15.2699). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TRY (High: 17.2378 / Low: 17.2378).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4427
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 17.1440) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.4696), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6743 (+18.48%).

2026 Avg (July) 17.1440
2025 Avg (July) 14.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7126 15.2699 15.5857
February 16.1246 15.7092 15.9998
March 16.2812 16.1279 16.2081
April 16.4647 16.2121 16.3159
May 16.7269 16.4500 16.6740
June 17.0012 16.7303 16.8704
July 17.2467 17.0071 17.1440
August 17.2378 17.2378 17.2378