YEARLY HIGH
6615.0882 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5921.5199 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6341.6237 IDR

2026 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 6615.0882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5921.5199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 693.5683 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6059.6380 to the December average rate of 6521.1014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6615.0882 was up 8.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 6096.7076, 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 33,075,441 IDR
2025 Average 29,452,716 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 29,607,599 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,467,841.56 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6606.0835
6009.9612
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to IDR 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 6275.9137, compared to 6538.7540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 262.8403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6275.9137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6538.7540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 210.1370 IDR (High: 6131.6569 / Low: 5921.5199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.8698 IDR (High: 6541.4836 / Low: 6493.6138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±210.1370
August Spread (Stable) ±47.8698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 35.3053 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.3053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 6521.4745) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5817.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +704.0779 (+12.10%).

2026 Avg (June) 6521.4745
2025 Avg (June) 5817.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6131.6569 5921.5199 6059.6380
February 6207.0249 6057.5186 6159.0521
March 6249.1334 6147.1019 6205.6791
April 6323.1220 6171.8813 6239.3411
May 6513.8447 6316.6765 6470.2971
June 6615.0882 6453.6200 6521.4745
July 6595.1873 6523.3789 6556.4066
August 6541.4836 6493.6138 6521.1014