2026 WST to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

185.2889 KZT

YEARLY LOW

166.9960 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

176.2209 KZT

2026 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 185.2889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 166.9960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2929 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.9689 to the December average rate of 170.9548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 185.2889 was down 6.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 198.6068, 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 926,445 KZT

2025 Average 932,173 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 834,980 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,464.59 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

184.1704

169.7534

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to KZT 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 177.8154, compared to 171.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.8154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 10.5892 KZT (High: 184.1218 / Low: 173.5326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7083 KZT (High: 171.7087 / Low: 170.0004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.5892

August Spread (Stable) ±1.7083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 7.4996 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 182.9689) against the same month in 2025 (average: 187.4881), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5191 (-2.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 182.9689

2025 Avg (January) 187.4881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.2889	180.0437	182.9689
February	183.5639	179.3174	181.4363
March	184.1218	173.5326	178.5845
April	174.1105	166.9960	171.0849
May	177.5811	168.8232	175.1814
June	178.7005	176.5311	177.6367
July	174.5954	170.1974	171.9197
August	171.7087	170.0004	170.9548