2012 WST to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6332 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5017 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5758 QAR

2012 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.6332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.5017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1316 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5292 to the December average rate of 1.5919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6332 was down 3.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,166 QAR

2011 Average 7,843 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,508 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6284

1.5176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to QAR 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 1.5707, compared to 1.5809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1246 QAR (High: 1.6332 / Low: 1.5087). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 QAR (High: 1.6201 / Low: 1.5975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1246

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.5502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5778), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0276 (-1.75%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.5502

2011 Avg (May) 1.5778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5876	1.5017	1.5292
February	1.6272	1.5763	1.5977
March	1.6293	1.5873	1.6191
April	1.6201	1.5975	1.6011
May	1.6332	1.5087	1.5502
June	1.5800	1.5089	1.5268
July	1.5946	1.5199	1.5505
August	1.6018	1.5546	1.5751
September	1.6164	1.5545	1.5936
October	1.6121	1.5812	1.5902
November	1.5939	1.5605	1.5843
December	1.5966	1.5719	1.5919