YEARLY HIGH
210.8058 SOS
YEARLY LOW
202.4336 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.9264 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,054,029 SOS
2025 Average 1,021,694 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,012,168 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,860.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

209.5488
205.4144
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.4903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6509
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4457

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 1.0517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2026 Avg (March) 209.2042
2025 Avg (March) 204.0543

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