YEARLY HIGH
1.6066 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.4906 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5602 QAR

2014 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 1.6066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 1.4906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1160 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5624 to the December average rate of 1.5161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6066 was down 0.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6166, 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 8,033 QAR
2013 Average 7,871 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,453 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.00 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5987
1.5086
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 1.5742, compared to 1.5462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0566 QAR (High: 1.5768 / Low: 1.5202). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 QAR (High: 1.5230 / Low: 1.5124).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.5912) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+0.60%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.5912
2013 Avg (May) 1.5817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5695 1.5516 1.5624
February 1.5649 1.5526 1.5576
March 1.5843 1.5580 1.5682
April 1.5936 1.5770 1.5845
May 1.6066 1.5719 1.5912
June 1.5959 1.5688 1.5815
July 1.6028 1.5719 1.5855
August 1.5800 1.5679 1.5753
September 1.5768 1.5202 1.5530
October 1.5419 1.5212 1.5302
November 1.5284 1.4906 1.5169
December 1.5230 1.5124 1.5161