2016 WST to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4574 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3524 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4319 QAR

2016 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.3524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1050 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4038 to the December average rate of 1.4341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4574 was down 3.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5137, 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 7,287 QAR

2015 Average 7,213 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,762 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.81 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4519

1.3994

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 1.4266, compared to 1.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0807 QAR (High: 1.4332 / Low: 1.3524). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 QAR (High: 1.4500 / Low: 1.4320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0807

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.4475) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0246 (-1.67%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.4475

2015 Avg (April) 1.4721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4332	1.3524	1.4038
February	1.4228	1.3773	1.4110
March	1.4525	1.4137	1.4344
April	1.4574	1.4250	1.4475
May	1.4543	1.3936	1.4272
June	1.4525	1.4100	1.4358
July	1.4526	1.4109	1.4343
August	1.4411	1.4226	1.4341
September	1.4500	1.4320	1.4416
October	1.4481	1.4294	1.4381
November	1.4571	1.4268	1.4409
December	1.4437	1.4062	1.4341