YEARLY HIGH
1.4619 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3954 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4321 QAR

2021 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1.4619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.3954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4493 to the December average rate of 1.4035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4619 was up 1.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4445, 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 7,309 QAR
2020 Average 6,845 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,977 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.40 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4541
1.3989
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 1.4442, compared to 1.4200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0417 QAR (High: 1.4619 / Low: 1.4202). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 QAR (High: 1.4264 / Low: 1.4178).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 1.4305) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0580 (+4.23%).

2021 Avg (July) 1.4305
2020 Avg (July) 1.3725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4585 1.4354 1.4493
February 1.4563 1.4426 1.4495
March 1.4561 1.4224 1.4431
April 1.4398 1.4232 1.4365
May 1.4538 1.4359 1.4450
June 1.4487 1.4323 1.4415
July 1.4619 1.4202 1.4305
August 1.4445 1.4124 1.4255
September 1.4408 1.4143 1.4254
October 1.4254 1.4114 1.4160
November 1.4264 1.4178 1.4193
December 1.4221 1.3954 1.4035