2026 WST to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.9001 CRC

YEARLY LOW

164.2822 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.5880 CRC

2026 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 181.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 164.2822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6179 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.3911 to the December average rate of 164.2867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 181.9001 was down 1.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 184.6651, 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 909,500 CRC

2025 Average 900,780 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 821,411 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,089.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

179.8015

162.8762

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to CRC 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 171.1385, compared to 164.9362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.1385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.9362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.9081 CRC (High: 181.9001 / Low: 172.9920). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 164.2867 / Low: 164.2867).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.9081

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.0969 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 177.9134) against the same month in 2025 (average: 181.1112), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1978 (-1.77%).

2026 Avg (February) 177.9134

2025 Avg (February) 181.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	179.8119	176.0232	178.3911
February	181.9001	172.9920	177.9134
March	175.2906	168.6688	171.8165
April	169.5918	165.7217	167.5448
May	165.7065	164.7331	165.0422
June	168.0472	164.7331	166.1233
July	166.2761	164.2822	165.5858
August	164.2867	164.2867	164.2867