YEARLY HIGH
6.2712 NAD
YEARLY LOW
5.6997 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9751 NAD

2026 WST to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 6.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 5.6997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5714 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8815 to the December average rate of 5.9838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2712 was down 10.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0379, 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 31,356 NAD
2025 Average 31,983 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 28,499 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,857.13 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1569
5.8312
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to NAD 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 5.9721, compared to 5.9843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4422 NAD (High: 6.2712 / Low: 5.8290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 NAD (High: 5.9857 / Low: 5.9821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4422
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.1297) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.5197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3899 (-5.98%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.1297
2025 Avg (March) 6.5197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9799 5.6997 5.8815
February 5.9161 5.7713 5.8583
March 6.2712 5.8290 6.1297
April 6.1865 5.9525 6.0367
May 6.0709 5.9196 5.9621
June 6.0404 5.8974 5.9640
July 6.1118 5.9110 5.9849
August 5.9857 5.9821 5.9838