YEARLY HIGH
0.3682 KYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3011 KYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3327 KYD

2026 WST to KYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to KYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.3682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.3011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0671 KYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3605 to the December average rate of 0.3019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3682 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3651, 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 1,841 KYD
2025 Average 1,788 KYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,506 KYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335.37 KYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3730
0.2954
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to KYD 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 0.3427, compared to 0.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0608 KYD (High: 0.3644 / Low: 0.3036). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KYD (High: 0.3038 / Low: 0.3032).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3665) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+2.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3665
2025 Avg (March) 0.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3613 0.3551 0.3605
February 0.3668 0.3613 0.3660
March 0.3682 0.3644 0.3665
April 0.3644 0.3036 0.3558
May 0.3038 0.3032 0.3036
June 0.3042 0.3033 0.3037
July 0.3042 0.3011 0.3034
August 0.3025 0.3014 0.3019