YEARLY HIGH
345.3146 CLP
YEARLY LOW
310.2500 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
328.5067 CLP

2026 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 345.3146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 310.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0646 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 318.7115 to the December average rate of 337.1864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 345.3146 was down 4.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 362.7300, 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 1,726,573 CLP
2025 Average 1,700,609 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,551,250 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,322.93 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

341.3732
313.6067
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to CLP 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 325.3012, compared to 338.1229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 325.3012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.1229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 18.7886 CLP (High: 339.1565 / Low: 320.3678). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1100 CLP (High: 337.5577 / Low: 336.4477).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.7886
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 7.4390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 339.0593) against the same month in 2025 (average: 342.1860), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1267 (-0.91%).

2026 Avg (July) 339.0593
2025 Avg (July) 342.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.6204 311.4636 318.7115
February 320.4575 310.2500 315.9205
March 339.1565 320.3678 334.3759
April 335.2027 319.4678 326.9369
May 327.5976 324.3362 325.3986
June 336.6166 322.7045 330.4640
July 345.3146 335.7944 339.0593
August 337.5577 336.4477 337.1864