YEARLY HIGH
0.6709 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6225 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6411 WST

2014 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6401 to the December average rate of 0.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6709 was up 3.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6505, 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 3,354 WST
2013 Average 3,177 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,112 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6627
0.6254
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 0.6353, compared to 0.6470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0236 WST (High: 0.6578 / Low: 0.6342). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.6612 / Low: 0.6566).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.6593) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+3.64%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.6593
2013 Avg (November) 0.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6445 0.6371 0.6401
February 0.6441 0.6390 0.6420
March 0.6418 0.6312 0.6377
April 0.6341 0.6275 0.6311
May 0.6362 0.6225 0.6285
June 0.6374 0.6266 0.6323
July 0.6362 0.6239 0.6307
August 0.6378 0.6329 0.6348
September 0.6578 0.6342 0.6440
October 0.6574 0.6485 0.6535
November 0.6709 0.6543 0.6593
December 0.6612 0.6566 0.6596