2017 QAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7155 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6472 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6882 WST

2017 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.6472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7044 to the December average rate of 0.6941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7155 was down 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7394, 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 3,577 WST

2016 Average 3,492 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,236 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.15 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7088

0.6638

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 0.6996, compared to 0.6768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6996

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0582 WST (High: 0.7055 / Low: 0.6472). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 WST (High: 0.7101 / Low: 0.6964).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7044) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-1.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7044

2016 Avg (January) 0.7125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7155	0.6921	0.7044
February	0.7019	0.6878	0.6957
March	0.7092	0.6867	0.6990
April	0.7101	0.6964	0.7047
May	0.7145	0.6959	0.7050
June	0.7016	0.6601	0.6887
July	0.6937	0.6714	0.6809
August	0.6832	0.6674	0.6728
September	0.6833	0.6646	0.6731
October	0.6910	0.6567	0.6721
November	0.7055	0.6472	0.6676
December	0.7055	0.6862	0.6941