2013 WST to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6166 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5373 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5745 QAR

2013 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.6166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.5373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5931 to the December average rate of 1.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6166 was down 1.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6332, 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 8,083 QAR

2012 Average 7,878 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,687 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.66 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6052

1.5386

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 1.5870, compared to 1.5620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0352 QAR (High: 1.5879 / Low: 1.5527). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 QAR (High: 1.5995 / Low: 1.5886).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.5954) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6011), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-0.35%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.5954

2012 Avg (April) 1.6011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5995	1.5886	1.5931
February	1.6063	1.5801	1.5996
March	1.5993	1.5754	1.5842
April	1.6166	1.5829	1.5954
May	1.5962	1.5673	1.5817
June	1.5842	1.5555	1.5679
July	1.5596	1.5450	1.5516
August	1.5554	1.5373	1.5441
September	1.5737	1.5396	1.5595
October	1.5919	1.5666	1.5776
November	1.5879	1.5527	1.5720
December	1.5774	1.5621	1.5670