2016 QAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7394 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6862 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6985 WST

2016 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.7394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0533 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7125 to the December average rate of 0.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7394 was down 0.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7400, 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 3,697 WST

2015 Average 3,468 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,431 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7147

0.6887

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 0.7011, compared to 0.6958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0416 WST (High: 0.7394 / Low: 0.6978). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 WST (High: 0.6983 / Low: 0.6896).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+6.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7125

2015 Avg (January) 0.6710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7394	0.6978	0.7125
February	0.7261	0.7028	0.7088
March	0.7074	0.6885	0.6972
April	0.7017	0.6862	0.6909
May	0.7176	0.6876	0.7008
June	0.7092	0.6885	0.6965
July	0.7088	0.6884	0.6973
August	0.7030	0.6939	0.6973
September	0.6983	0.6896	0.6937
October	0.6996	0.6906	0.6954
November	0.7009	0.6863	0.6941
December	0.7111	0.6927	0.6973