YEARLY HIGH
5.6215 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.7875 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0461 SCR

2026 WST to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 5.6215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 4.7875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8339 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0729 to the December average rate of 4.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.6215 was up 2.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.4743, 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 28,107 SCR
2025 Average 25,581 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,938 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,169.72 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.2351
4.8878
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to SCR 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 5.0812, compared to 4.9408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.7203 SCR (High: 5.5398 / Low: 4.8194). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0647 SCR (High: 5.0078 / Low: 4.9432).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7203
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2308 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.1908) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+1.28%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.1908
2025 Avg (March) 5.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4446 4.8191 5.0729
February 5.5398 4.8194 5.0582
March 5.6215 4.9264 5.1908
April 5.5335 4.9806 5.2061
May 5.0078 4.9432 4.9753
June 5.1218 4.7875 4.9836
July 5.3020 4.8517 4.9648
August 4.9971 4.8660 4.9168