2026 WST to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.5038 ISK

YEARLY LOW

43.6339 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.1353 ISK

2026 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 46.5038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 43.6339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8698 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.9654 to the December average rate of 44.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 46.5038 was down 8.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 50.8754, 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 232,519 ISK

2025 Average 229,309 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 218,170 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,349.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

45.7851

44.6955

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to ISK 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 45.1003, compared to 45.2403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.1016 ISK (High: 45.7356 / Low: 43.6339). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1697 ISK (High: 44.8455 / Low: 44.6758).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 45.6551) against the same month in 2025 (average: 48.0436), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3886 (-4.97%).

2026 Avg (March) 45.6551

2025 Avg (March) 48.0436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.7356	43.6339	44.9654
February	45.1639	44.1879	44.8016
March	46.5038	44.4807	45.6551
April	45.7143	44.2822	44.8081
May	44.8800	44.7049	44.8144
June	46.2056	44.8761	45.5571
July	45.9948	44.9371	45.6943
August	44.8455	44.6758	44.7863