YEARLY HIGH
27.1431 GMD
YEARLY LOW
26.2480 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7018 GMD

2026 WST to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 27.1431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 26.2480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8951 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4905 to the December average rate of 26.7367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 27.1431 was up 2.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 26.5805, 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 135,716 GMD
2025 Average 129,064 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 131,240 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,475.70 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

26.9490
26.4488
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to GMD 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 26.6837, compared to 26.7558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.7684 GMD (High: 27.1431 / Low: 26.3747). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1713 GMD (High: 26.8476 / Low: 26.6763).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7684
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1713

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 26.8128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1655 (+4.54%).

2026 Avg (February) 26.8128
2025 Avg (February) 25.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.7360 26.2480 26.4905
February 27.1431 26.3747 26.8128
March 27.0693 26.5929 26.9073
April 26.9658 26.6014 26.7760
May 26.6014 26.4192 26.5337
June 26.7836 26.4192 26.5822
July 26.9658 26.4192 26.7749
August 26.8476 26.6763 26.7367