YEARLY HIGH
1.3524 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.3042 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3382 AED

2026 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.3524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3240 to the December average rate of 1.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3524 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3410, 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 6,762 AED
2025 Average 6,567 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,521 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.42 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3483
1.3217
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

WST to AED 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 1.3382, 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 1.3382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0229 AED (High: 1.3270 / Low: 1.3042). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 1.3383 / Low: 1.3383).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3461) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+2.62%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3461
2025 Avg (March) 1.3117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3270 1.3042 1.3240
February 1.3473 1.3269 1.3442
March 1.3524 1.3383 1.3461
April 1.3385 1.3383 1.3383
May 1.3385 1.3383 1.3384
June 1.3383 1.3383 1.3383