YEARLY HIGH
126.6864 HUF
YEARLY LOW
109.8706 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.7789 HUF

2026 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 126.6864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 109.8706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8158 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.9467 to the December average rate of 114.3483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 126.6864 was down 12.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 144.1000, 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 633,432 HUF
2025 Average 630,804 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 549,353 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,079.13 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

124.6751
109.9873
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to HUF 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 116.2328, compared to 114.4171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.2328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.4171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 9.8471 HUF (High: 121.7498 / Low: 111.9027). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2514 HUF (High: 114.8749 / Low: 113.6235).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8471
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 7.8998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 123.4511) against the same month in 2025 (average: 132.2567), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8056 (-6.66%).

2026 Avg (March) 123.4511
2025 Avg (March) 132.2567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.1307 114.2033 117.9467
February 118.4925 116.0869 117.2155
March 126.6864 118.1018 123.4511
April 121.7498 111.9027 115.5513
May 112.9441 110.5934 111.2113
June 114.1987 109.8706 112.0207
July 116.4262 112.5675 114.4859
August 114.8749 113.6235 114.3483