2026 WST to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.2114 BWP

YEARLY LOW

4.6660 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.9057 BWP

2026 WST to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 5.2114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.6660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5454 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8157 to the December average rate of 4.9716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.2114 was up 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.1931, 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 26,057 BWP

2025 Average 24,333 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 23,330 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,726.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.9909

4.7998

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to BWP 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 4.8947, compared to 4.9716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3503 BWP (High: 5.0163 / Low: 4.6660). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 BWP (High: 4.9128 / Low: 4.8889).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3503

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

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 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 4.9716) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.8261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1455 (+3.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 4.9716

2025 Avg (July) 4.8261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.0163	4.6660	4.8157
February	4.9881	4.7555	4.8312
March	5.0364	4.8198	4.9750
April	5.0246	4.8814	4.9240
May	4.9128	4.8889	4.8970
June	4.9730	4.8899	4.9253
July	5.2114	4.9163	4.9716