YEARLY HIGH
40.6190 RUB
YEARLY LOW
26.9875 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9726 RUB

2025 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 40.6190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 26.9875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6315 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6984 to the December average rate of 27.9371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 40.6190 was down 0.01% compared to the 2024 peak of 40.6237, 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 203,095 RUB
2024 Average 165,770 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 134,937 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,157.35 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

37.5746
27.0610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RUB 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 31.2039, compared to 28.7414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 5.8422 RUB (High: 40.6190 / Low: 34.7768). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6760 RUB (High: 29.1434 / Low: 28.4674).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8422
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 36.6984) against the same month in 2024 (average: 31.9074), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7910 (+15.02%).

2025 Avg (January) 36.6984
2024 Avg (January) 31.9074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.6190 34.7768 36.6984
February 35.9646 30.9286 33.1641
March 32.2865 29.1959 30.7323
April 30.7683 28.9885 29.7335
May 29.5818 27.4647 28.7722
June 28.5720 27.5900 28.1227
July 29.7011 27.7830 28.3493
August 29.1434 28.4674 28.8636
September 30.3521 29.0618 29.8357
October 29.8135 28.0800 28.9866
November 29.0258 27.5925 28.4761
December 28.6562 26.9875 27.9371