2026 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2952 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4526 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8100 BOB

2026 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 4.2952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8426 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4931 to the December average rate of 4.2946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.2952 was up 69.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5331, 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 21,476 BOB

2025 Average 12,360 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,263 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,213.15 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.4748

2.3129

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to BOB 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 2.5185, compared to 3.6845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.7458 BOB (High: 4.2667 / Low: 2.5210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BOB (High: 4.2952 / Low: 4.2934).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7458

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 4.2946) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4917), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8029 (+72.36%).

2026 Avg (August) 4.2946

2025 Avg (August) 2.4917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5078	2.4526	2.4931
February	2.5444	2.4953	2.5288
March	2.5535	2.5137	2.5338
April	2.5285	2.5124	2.5179
May	2.5192	2.5139	2.5177
June	2.5263	2.5148	2.5197
July	4.2667	2.5210	3.0743
August	4.2952	4.2934	4.2946