2026 WST to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3426 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.2927 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3269 QAR

2026 WST to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3126 to the December average rate of 1.3226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3426 was up 0.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3319, 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 6,713 QAR

2025 Average 6,514 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,463 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.91 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3374

1.3103

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.3274, compared to 1.3251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0277 QAR (High: 1.3203 / Low: 1.2927). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 QAR (High: 1.3235 / Low: 1.3222).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3352) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+2.64%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3352

2025 Avg (March) 1.3008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3203	1.2927	1.3126
February	1.3372	1.3132	1.3326
March	1.3426	1.3243	1.3352
April	1.3353	1.3257	1.3286
May	1.3284	1.3258	1.3272
June	1.3320	1.3255	1.3285
July	1.3328	1.3144	1.3277
August	1.3235	1.3222	1.3226