2013 QAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6505 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6186 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6352 WST

2013 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.6505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.6186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6277 to the December average rate of 0.6382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6505 was down 2.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,252 WST

2012 Average 3,175 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,093 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.61 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6499

0.6229

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 0.6302, compared to 0.6403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0143 WST (High: 0.6440 / Low: 0.6298). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.6295 / Low: 0.6252).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6476) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+2.00%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6476

2012 Avg (August) 0.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6295	0.6252	0.6277
February	0.6329	0.6225	0.6252
March	0.6348	0.6253	0.6312
April	0.6318	0.6186	0.6268
May	0.6380	0.6265	0.6323
June	0.6429	0.6312	0.6378
July	0.6473	0.6412	0.6445
August	0.6505	0.6429	0.6476
September	0.6495	0.6354	0.6413
October	0.6383	0.6282	0.6339
November	0.6440	0.6298	0.6361
December	0.6402	0.6340	0.6382