2026 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.8182 JPY

YEARLY LOW

55.0966 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.6297 JPY

2026 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 58.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 55.0966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7216 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.5021 to the December average rate of 58.3476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 58.8182 was up 4.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 56.5089, 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 294,091 JPY

2025 Average 267,561 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 275,483 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,607.97 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

58.5322

56.3175

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 57.6297, 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 57.6297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.6297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.4215 JPY (High: 57.5182 / Low: 55.0966). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3508 JPY (High: 58.4656 / Low: 58.1149).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4215

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3508

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 0.1607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 58.2015) against the same month in 2025 (average: 53.2720), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9294 (+9.25%).

2026 Avg (March) 58.2015

2025 Avg (March) 53.2720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.5182	55.0966	56.5021
February	57.6856	56.0083	56.7627
March	58.8182	57.4537	58.2015
April	58.3927	57.8106	58.0407
May	58.1267	57.1773	57.9237
June	58.4656	58.1149	58.3476