2026 QAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7736 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7448 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7537 WST

2026 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.7448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7619 to the December average rate of 0.7563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7736 was down 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7763, 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 3,868 WST

2025 Average 3,838 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,724 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7632

0.7477

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.7534, compared to 0.7547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0162 WST (High: 0.7736 / Low: 0.7574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.7563 / Low: 0.7563).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7619) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-0.85%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7619

2025 Avg (January) 0.7684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7736	0.7574	0.7619
February	0.7615	0.7478	0.7505
March	0.7551	0.7448	0.7490
April	0.7543	0.7489	0.7527
May	0.7542	0.7528	0.7535
June	0.7544	0.7508	0.7527
July	0.7608	0.7503	0.7532
August	0.7563	0.7563	0.7563