YEARLY HIGH
1482.9566 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1423.9416 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1463.8784 KHR

2026 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1482.9566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1423.9416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.0149 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1450.3874 to the December average rate of 1465.5534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1482.9566 was up 1.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 1467.6889, 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 7,414,783 KHR
2025 Average 7,173,612 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,119,708 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295,074.74 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1474.0897
1448.2327
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to KHR 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 1463.0876, compared to 1466.2508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1463.0876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1466.2508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 40.1765 KHR (High: 1464.1181 / Low: 1423.9416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6276 KHR (High: 1468.3091 / Low: 1463.6815).

January Spread (Volatile) ±40.1765
August Spread (Stable) ±4.6276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.2913 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1469.0085) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1431.1074), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9011 (+2.65%).

2026 Avg (March) 1469.0085
2025 Avg (March) 1431.1074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1464.1181 1423.9416 1450.3874
February 1480.2258 1455.5253 1471.9350
March 1482.9566 1453.6584 1469.0085
April 1463.7601 1454.0185 1459.7172
May 1468.2496 1461.2531 1463.8518
June 1467.5944 1461.1853 1463.6260
July 1476.1064 1452.8618 1466.9483
August 1468.3091 1463.6815 1465.5534