2018 WST to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4778 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3794 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4182 QAR

2018 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0984 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4475 to the December average rate of 1.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4778 was down 4.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5450, 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 7,389 QAR

2017 Average 7,269 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,897 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.01 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4651

1.3824

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 1.4362, compared to 1.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0445 QAR (High: 1.4778 / Low: 1.4333). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 QAR (High: 1.4086 / Low: 1.4066).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4475

2017 Avg (January) 1.4197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4778	1.4333	1.4475
February	1.4716	1.4418	1.4582
March	1.4609	1.4338	1.4408
April	1.4470	1.4254	1.4358
May	1.4252	1.4090	1.4176
June	1.4268	1.4068	1.4175
July	1.4086	1.4016	1.4056
August	1.4068	1.4013	1.4062
September	1.4086	1.4066	1.4068
October	1.4066	1.3794	1.3893
November	1.4009	1.3834	1.3954
December	1.4223	1.3891	1.3983