2026 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.3589 AFN

YEARLY LOW

22.5929 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.3875 AFN

2026 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 24.3589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 22.5929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7660 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6208 to the December average rate of 23.8998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.3589 was down 13.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 28.0509, 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 121,795 AFN

2025 Average 124,693 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 112,965 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,829.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.9947

22.8557

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to AFN 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 23.2364, compared to 23.8407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.2838 AFN (High: 24.0253 / Low: 22.7415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1361 AFN (High: 23.9451 / Low: 23.8091).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2838

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1361

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 23.7816) against the same month in 2025 (average: 24.9425), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1609 (-4.65%).

2026 Avg (July) 23.7816

2025 Avg (July) 24.9425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.8564	23.2599	23.6208
February	24.0253	22.7415	23.4243
March	23.4113	22.7751	23.1178
April	23.8684	22.5929	23.2458
May	23.1395	22.7751	22.9506
June	23.5039	22.7751	23.0590
July	24.3589	23.0857	23.7816
August	23.9451	23.8091	23.8998