2026 WST to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9269 EGP

YEARLY LOW

16.9190 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3494 EGP

2026 WST to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 19.9269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 16.9190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0079 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0247 to the December average rate of 18.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.9269 was up 7.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.4552, 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 99,635 EGP

2025 Average 88,054 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 84,595 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,039.33 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.5232

16.7976

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to EGP 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 18.3683, compared to 18.2928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.3615 EGP (High: 19.8709 / Low: 17.5094). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2343 EGP (High: 17.1533 / Low: 16.9190).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3615

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2343

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 19.2961) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2020), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0941 (+6.01%).

2026 Avg (April) 19.2961

2025 Avg (April) 18.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.1533	16.9190	17.0247
February	17.5972	16.9448	17.2656
March	19.8709	17.5094	18.9989
April	19.9269	18.8561	19.2961
May	19.5464	19.0291	19.1181
June	19.0980	17.9249	18.5063
July	18.7148	17.7912	18.2922
August	18.5599	18.0753	18.2934