YEARLY HIGH
34.9789 INR
YEARLY LOW
31.9487 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9270 INR

2026 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 34.9789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 31.9487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0302 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7323 to the December average rate of 34.7628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 34.9789 was up 8.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 32.2973, 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 174,894 INR
2025 Average 155,836 INR
Yearly Trough Low 159,744 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,150.76 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

34.9659
32.5292
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

WST to INR 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 33.9270, 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 33.9270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.3055 INR (High: 33.2542 / Low: 31.9487). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3468 INR (High: 34.9036 / Low: 34.5568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3055
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3468

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 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 34.7487) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.4432), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3056 (+14.14%).

2026 Avg (May) 34.7487
2025 Avg (May) 30.4432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2542 31.9487 32.7323
February 33.4083 32.6697 33.2146
March 34.5687 33.4030 34.0749
April 34.5989 33.6283 34.0288
May 34.9789 34.5856 34.7487
June 34.9036 34.5568 34.7628