YEARLY HIGH
0.7166 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6841 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6984 WST

2021 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.7166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.6841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6900 to the December average rate of 0.7125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7166 was down 7.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7743, 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 3,583 WST
2020 Average 3,655 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,420 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7148
0.6876
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 0.6925, compared to 0.7043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0201 WST (High: 0.7041 / Low: 0.6841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.7053 / Low: 0.7011).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7125) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+1.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7125
2020 Avg (December) 0.7004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6967 0.6856 0.6900
February 0.6932 0.6867 0.6899
March 0.7030 0.6868 0.6930
April 0.7027 0.6946 0.6961
May 0.6964 0.6879 0.6920
June 0.6982 0.6903 0.6937
July 0.7041 0.6841 0.6991
August 0.7080 0.6923 0.7015
September 0.7071 0.6941 0.7016
October 0.7085 0.7015 0.7062
November 0.7053 0.7011 0.7046
December 0.7166 0.7032 0.7125