YEARLY HIGH
56.5089 JPY
YEARLY LOW
50.3128 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5106 JPY

2025 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 56.5089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 50.3128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1962 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.9290 to the December average rate of 55.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 56.5089 was down 2.09% compared to the 2024 peak of 57.7127, 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 282,545 JPY
2024 Average 270,492 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 251,564 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,980.80 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

56.3743
51.0304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 53.0277, compared to 53.9934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 3.2749 JPY (High: 54.4805 / Low: 51.2055). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5696 JPY (High: 53.5388 / Low: 52.9692).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.2749
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7963 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 55.9290) against the same month in 2024 (average: 52.2036), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7254 (+7.14%).

2025 Avg (January) 55.9290
2024 Avg (January) 52.2036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.5089 55.0318 55.9290
February 55.4911 53.1712 54.1734
March 53.8768 52.5279 53.2720
April 53.4927 50.3128 51.4757
May 52.9668 50.9125 51.6911
June 52.2195 50.8672 51.6252
July 54.4805 51.2055 52.8502
August 53.5388 52.9692 53.1755
September 53.8342 52.5920 53.2199
October 55.1892 52.8412 54.1505
November 55.8921 54.5259 55.1551
December 56.0210 54.9627 55.4095