2026 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

568.2243 KRW

YEARLY LOW

512.2450 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

538.6729 KRW

2026 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 568.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 512.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.9793 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 524.3405 to the December average rate of 520.1327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 568.2243 was up 6.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 531.0959, 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 2,841,122 KRW

2025 Average 2,541,816 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,561,225 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,896.54 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

561.8966

516.3360

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to KRW 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 541.0078, compared to 531.6681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 541.0078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 531.6681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 44.3204 KRW (High: 566.3203 / Low: 521.9999). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8750 KRW (High: 523.5134 / Low: 516.6384).

July Spread (Volatile) ±44.3204

August Spread (Stable) ±6.8750

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 23.0708 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.0708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 558.0998) against the same month in 2025 (average: 487.6715), the exchange rate shifted by +70.4284 (+14.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 558.0998

2025 Avg (June) 487.6715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	534.2799	512.2450	524.3405
February	539.8472	523.0439	529.8748
March	553.3504	528.1530	546.3003
April	551.3732	534.2699	541.0962
May	549.3149	537.0306	546.3355
June	568.2243	550.4930	558.0998
July	566.3203	521.9999	543.2034
August	523.5134	516.6384	520.1327