YEARLY HIGH
0.7446 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6230 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6895 WST

2010 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.7446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.6230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1216 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7043 to the December average rate of 0.6495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,723 WST
Yearly Average 3,448 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,115 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.7246
0.6427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.7012, compared to 0.6779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0616 WST (High: 0.7416 / Low: 0.6799). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 WST (High: 0.7123 / Low: 0.7036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 0.7178.

2010 Avg (July) 0.7178
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7125 0.6815 0.7043
February 0.7123 0.7036 0.7057
March 0.7101 0.6871 0.6992
April 0.7064 0.6838 0.6988
May 0.7097 0.6762 0.6938
June 0.7278 0.6857 0.7053
July 0.7446 0.7014 0.7178
August 0.7416 0.6799 0.7081
September 0.7106 0.6575 0.6835
October 0.6826 0.6454 0.6574
November 0.6644 0.6230 0.6512
December 0.6685 0.6341 0.6495