2026 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

852.0256 CDF

YEARLY LOW

777.1116 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

832.2380 CDF

2026 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 852.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 777.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.9140 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 814.6968 to the December average rate of 836.6256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 852.0256 was down 19.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 1063.4715, 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 4,260,128 CDF

2025 Average 4,874,601 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,885,558 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,570.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

846.5869

811.7977

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to CDF 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 831.5067, compared to 836.6256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 831.5067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 836.6256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 70.8636 CDF (High: 847.9751 / Low: 777.1116). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9004 CDF (High: 852.0256 / Low: 838.1252).

February Spread (Volatile) ±70.8636

April Spread (Stable) ±13.9004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.9687 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 843.6878) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1034.7243), the exchange rate shifted by -191.0365 (-18.46%).

2026 Avg (April) 843.6878

2025 Avg (April) 1034.7243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	837.7934	777.4699	814.6968
February	847.9751	777.1116	825.0562
March	850.4317	798.3964	833.2448
April	852.0256	838.1252	843.6878
May	845.4133	826.9515	832.7191
June	845.7234	826.2821	839.6355
July	841.2421	822.8203	836.6256