2026 WST to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 210.8058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 202.4336.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3721 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.7589 to the December average rate of 206.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 210.8058 was down 2.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 215.5759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
WST to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 208.0718, compared to 207.4903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.6509 SOS (High: 208.0846 / Low: 202.4336). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4457 SOS (High: 208.3572 / Low: 207.9114).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.0517 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 209.2042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 204.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1499 (+2.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 208.0846 | 202.4336 | 205.7589 |
| February | 209.6585 | 206.0210 | 208.8039 |
| March | 210.8058 | 207.5853 | 209.2042 |
| April | 209.1384 | 207.7799 | 208.2517 |
| May | 208.3572 | 207.9114 | 208.1549 |
| June | 208.6235 | 207.9466 | 208.2569 |
| July | 208.6323 | 206.0390 | 208.0161 |
| August | 207.4592 | 206.7110 | 206.9644 |