2026 XCD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0420 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.0049 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0162 WST

2026 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0264 to the December average rate of 1.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0420 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,210 WST

2025 Average 5,174 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,025 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0281

1.0079

JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD to WST 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 1.0155, compared to 1.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0178 WST (High: 1.0420 / Low: 1.0241). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.0199 / Low: 1.0199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0096 (-0.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0264

2025 Avg (January) 1.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0420	1.0241	1.0264
February	1.0241	1.0088	1.0110
March	1.0154	1.0049	1.0095
April	1.0154	1.0154	1.0154
May	1.0154	1.0154	1.0154
June	1.0154	1.0154	1.0154
July	1.0199	1.0154	1.0161
August	1.0199	1.0199	1.0199