2026 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.2576 JPY

YEARLY LOW

55.0966 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.8531 JPY

2026 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 59.2576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 55.0966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1609 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.5021 to the December average rate of 58.9505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 59.2576 was up 4.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 56.5089, 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 296,288 JPY

2025 Average 267,561 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 275,483 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,804.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

59.1954

56.2572

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST to JPY 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 57.6702, compared to 58.9505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.6702

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.4215 JPY (High: 57.5182 / Low: 55.0966). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5166 JPY (High: 59.2576 / Low: 58.7410).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4215

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5166

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 58.9505) against the same month in 2025 (average: 52.8502), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1003 (+11.54%).

2026 Avg (July) 58.9505

2025 Avg (July) 52.8502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.5182	55.0966	56.5021
February	57.6856	56.0083	56.7627
March	58.8182	57.4537	58.2015
April	58.3927	57.8106	58.0407
May	58.1267	57.1773	57.9237
June	59.1693	58.1149	58.5904
July	59.2576	58.7410	58.9505