YEARLY HIGH
1400.2878 COP
YEARLY LOW
1153.3725 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1307.1953 COP

2026 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 1400.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1153.3725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 246.9153 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1330.9012 to the December average rate of 1190.6905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1400.2878 was down 12.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 1592.3517, 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 7,001,439 COP
2025 Average 7,243,623 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,766,863 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234,576.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1376.9557
1173.7573
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to COP 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 1326.6128, compared to 1190.6905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 135.9223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1326.6128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1190.6905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 97.7555 COP (High: 1251.1280 / Low: 1153.3725). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.2997 COP (High: 1333.3712 / Low: 1319.0715).

July Spread (Volatile) ±97.7555
May Spread (Stable) ±14.2997

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 85.9741 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.9741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1360.0225) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1476.2994), the exchange rate shifted by -116.2769 (-7.88%).

2026 Avg (March) 1360.0225
2025 Avg (March) 1476.2994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1362.1755 1288.5737 1330.9012
February 1378.7503 1308.0199 1346.9109
March 1400.2878 1325.2137 1360.0225
April 1343.8728 1295.1487 1318.4554
May 1333.3712 1319.0715 1326.7221
June 1326.3209 1247.8725 1276.6646
July 1251.1280 1153.3725 1190.6905