2026 WST to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

103.2580 PKR

YEARLY LOW

99.3974 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

101.4658 PKR

2026 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 103.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 99.3974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8607 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.8997 to the December average rate of 100.4751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 103.2580 was down 1.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 104.7618, 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 516,290 PKR

2025 Average 503,554 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 496,987 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,303.41 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

102.5226

100.2890

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to PKR 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 101.6772, compared to 100.8317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.6772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.8317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.3759 PKR (High: 101.7732 / Low: 99.3974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 PKR (High: 100.4977 / Low: 100.4577).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3759

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 102.3365) against the same month in 2025 (average: 100.1208), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2157 (+2.21%).

2026 Avg (March) 102.3365

2025 Avg (March) 100.1208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.7732	99.3974	100.8997
February	102.5936	100.9990	102.2843
March	103.2580	101.3710	102.3365
April	102.1499	101.4495	101.6508
May	101.5862	101.3269	101.4869
June	101.5117	101.2490	101.4050
July	101.4750	100.3543	101.1882
August	100.4977	100.4577	100.4751