YEARLY HIGH
1.9628 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.8052 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8769 BRL

2026 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.9628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 1.8052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1576 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9266 to the December average rate of 1.8440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9628 was down 12.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2505, 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 9,814 BRL
2025 Average 10,002 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,026 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 788.14 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9355
1.8291
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to BRL 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 1.8839, compared to 1.8558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0859 BRL (High: 1.9597 / Low: 1.8738). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BRL (High: 1.8450 / Low: 1.8434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.9226) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1420 (-6.88%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.9226
2025 Avg (March) 2.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9597 1.8738 1.9266
February 1.9341 1.8797 1.9042
March 1.9628 1.8819 1.9226
April 1.8805 1.8052 1.8380
May 1.8489 1.8194 1.8397
June 1.8962 1.8333 1.8723
July 1.9004 1.8428 1.8677
August 1.8450 1.8434 1.8440