2026 WST to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.5137 RUB

YEARLY LOW

25.8310 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.9915 RUB

2026 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 31.5137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 25.8310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6827 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1255 to the December average rate of 28.7571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.5137 was down 22.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 40.6190, 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 157,569 RUB

2025 Average 149,783 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 129,155 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,413.59 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.8743

25.7749

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 27.8120, compared to 28.5302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.0573 RUB (High: 31.5137 / Low: 28.4564). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 28.7571 / Low: 28.7571).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0573

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 29.5326) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.7323), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1997 (-3.90%).

2026 Avg (March) 29.5326

2025 Avg (March) 30.7323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.2649	27.0716	28.1255
February	28.3989	27.5486	28.0997
March	31.5137	28.4564	29.5326
April	29.3015	27.2379	28.0623
May	27.3202	25.8310	26.1165
June	28.7581	25.9673	26.9350
July	28.9701	27.8182	28.3033
August	28.7571	28.7571	28.7571