2026 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2782 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2613 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2708 GBP

2026 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2667 to the December average rate of 0.2720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2782 was down 5.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2935, 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 1,391 GBP

2025 Average 1,357 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,307 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.29 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2757

0.2659

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

WST to GBP 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 0.2708, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0087 GBP (High: 0.2725 / Low: 0.2638). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.2732 / Low: 0.2706).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2749) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2769), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2749

2025 Avg (March) 0.2769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2700	0.2613	0.2667
February	0.2725	0.2638	0.2696
March	0.2782	0.2714	0.2749
April	0.2763	0.2684	0.2712
May	0.2716	0.2684	0.2707
June	0.2732	0.2706	0.2720