YEARLY HIGH
4.0690 WST
YEARLY LOW
3.7283 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9101 WST

2026 XDR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 3.7283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3407 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9884 to the December average rate of 3.8962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.0690 was down 0.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,345 WST
2025 Average 19,407 WST
Yearly Trough Low 18,641 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,703.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0028
3.8300
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 3.9234, compared to 3.8703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1948 WST (High: 3.9231 / Low: 3.7283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 WST (High: 3.8995 / Low: 3.8919).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1948
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0922 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.9884) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3473 (+9.54%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.9884
2025 Avg (January) 3.6411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0690 3.9374 3.9884
February 4.0276 3.9297 3.9625
March 3.9499 3.8116 3.8703
April 3.9677 3.8599 3.9303
May 3.9449 3.9097 3.9219
June 3.9231 3.7283 3.8671
July 3.8712 3.8290 3.8444
August 3.8995 3.8919 3.8962