YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0115 WST

2026 YER to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0116 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0118 was down 0.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59 WST
2025 Average 58 WST
Yearly Trough Low 57 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.15 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0117
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0116) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0116
2025 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0116 0.0116
February 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
March 0.0115 0.0114 0.0114
April 0.0116 0.0115 0.0115
May 0.0115 0.0115 0.0115
June 0.0115 0.0115 0.0115
July 0.0116 0.0115 0.0116
August 0.0116 0.0116 0.0116