YEARLY HIGH
68.7564 LRD
YEARLY LOW
63.1730 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.5272 LRD

2026 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 68.7564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 63.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5833 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5189 to the December average rate of 65.4448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 68.7564 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 73.3845, 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 343,782 LRD
2025 Average 345,269 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 315,865 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,916.71 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

68.1199
65.2016
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to LRD 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 66.7909, compared to 65.7363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.7909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.7798 LRD (High: 66.9529 / Low: 63.1730). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1481 LRD (High: 65.5196 / Low: 65.3715).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7798
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1481

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7200 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 67.8767) against the same month in 2025 (average: 70.8762), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9995 (-4.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 67.8767
2025 Avg (February) 70.8762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.9529 63.1730 65.5189
February 68.7564 66.4154 67.8767
March 67.6191 66.5710 67.1568
April 67.2058 66.7178 67.0421
May 67.0045 66.6258 66.7401
June 66.7595 66.2265 66.4106
July 66.2665 65.4088 66.0279
August 65.5196 65.3715 65.4448