YEARLY HIGH
6.6249 MXN
YEARLY LOW
6.2012 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3602 MXN

2026 WST to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 6.6249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 6.2012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4237 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3694 to the December average rate of 6.2857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.6249 was down 12.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.5618, 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 33,124 MXN
2025 Average 34,341 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 31,006 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,118.54 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.5531
6.2614
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to MXN 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 6.3722, compared to 6.3244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2973 MXN (High: 6.4985 / Low: 6.2012). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 MXN (High: 6.2938 / Low: 6.2726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2973
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.5288) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7006 (-9.69%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.5288
2025 Avg (March) 7.2294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4985 6.2012 6.3694
February 6.4258 6.2297 6.3070
March 6.6249 6.3551 6.5288
April 6.5198 6.2846 6.3640
May 6.3617 6.3179 6.3308
June 6.4142 6.2649 6.3332
July 6.4077 6.2936 6.3632
August 6.2938 6.2726 6.2857