YEARLY HIGH
0.7400 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6606 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6936 WST

2015 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.7400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6710 to the December average rate of 0.7107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7400 was up 10.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6709, 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 3,700 WST
2014 Average 3,206 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,303 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7203
0.6665
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 0.6797, compared to 0.7074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0405 WST (High: 0.7400 / Low: 0.6995). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.6800 / Low: 0.6790).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 (October 2015: 0.7084) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0549 (+8.40%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.7084
2014 Avg (October) 0.6535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6828 0.6606 0.6710
February 0.6912 0.6793 0.6837
March 0.6961 0.6790 0.6838
April 0.6800 0.6790 0.6793
May 0.6883 0.6708 0.6756
June 0.6920 0.6721 0.6850
July 0.7128 0.6866 0.6974
August 0.7103 0.7005 0.7044
September 0.7242 0.7077 0.7158
October 0.7400 0.6995 0.7084
November 0.7201 0.6995 0.7075
December 0.7305 0.6979 0.7107