YEARLY HIGH
0.4653 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3569 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4247 WST

2013 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1085 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4620 to the December average rate of 0.3669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4653 was down 17.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,327 WST
2012 Average 2,546 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,784 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.38 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4716
0.3574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to WST 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 0.4478, compared to 0.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0224 WST (High: 0.3792 / Low: 0.3569). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 WST (High: 0.4382 / Low: 0.4333).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4620) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0895 (-16.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4620
2012 Avg (January) 0.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4653 0.4574 0.4620
February 0.4573 0.4508 0.4545
March 0.4556 0.4483 0.4517
April 0.4497 0.4369 0.4432
May 0.4418 0.4353 0.4398
June 0.4382 0.4333 0.4358
July 0.4360 0.4255 0.4317
August 0.4287 0.4172 0.4228
September 0.4170 0.4013 0.4074
October 0.4012 0.3892 0.3950
November 0.3923 0.3792 0.3853
December 0.3792 0.3569 0.3669