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WST to USD Rates - 2026 Forecast

Analysis of recent tala → dollar forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Samoan tala to US dollar performance and trends.

 

USD/WST Outlook:

The USD/WST is likely to decrease as it trades below its recent average and near recent lows. Current risk aversion is impacting the market, driving demand for the USD.

Key drivers:

• Rate gap: The US Federal Reserve is maintaining higher interest rates, while the Central Bank of Samoa is focused on reducing liquidity through government securities.

• Risk/commodities: Oil prices have surged amid geopolitical tensions, increasing global demand for USD as oil transactions are conducted in USD.

• One macro factor: Samoa's economic growth is projected at 3.2%, which may help stabilize the WST but is overshadowed by external pressures.

Range:

USD/WST is expected to hold within its recent range and may drift toward the lower end.

What could change it:

• Upside risk: A sudden easing of geopolitical tensions could boost investor confidence in the WST.

• Downside risk: Continued escalation of conflict in the Middle East could further drive the USD higher.

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WST to USD Market Data

Samoan tala (WST) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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WST to USD is at 90-day highs near 0.3682, 2.0% above its 3-month average of 0.3609, having traded in a very stable 3.7% range from 0.3551 to 0.3682
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Compare & Save - Samoan tala to US dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Samoan tala (WST) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our WST to USD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Tala to Dollar currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the Samoan tala rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Samoan tala vs US dollar current value is to look the WST/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the WST to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateWST/USDPeriod
14 Feb 2026
0.3668
2 Week
30 Nov 2025
0.3551
3 Month
28 Feb 2025
0.3571
1 Year
01 Mar 2021
0.3989
5 Year
02 Mar 2016
0.3895
10 Year
05 Mar 2006
0.3651
20 Year
WST/USD historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more