YEARLY HIGH
0.2911 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1936 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2743 WST

2015 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0975 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2842 to the December average rate of 0.2334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2911 was down 18.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3568, 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 1,455 WST
2014 Average 1,443 WST
Yearly Trough Low 968 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2922
0.2281
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 0.2807, compared to 0.2679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0809 WST (High: 0.2745 / Low: 0.1936). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.2784 / Low: 0.2765).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0809
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2868) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-3.58%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2868
2014 Avg (February) 0.2975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2882 0.2806 0.2842
February 0.2911 0.2836 0.2868
March 0.2888 0.2804 0.2836
April 0.2830 0.2772 0.2793
May 0.2789 0.2725 0.2747
June 0.2789 0.2703 0.2755
July 0.2830 0.2722 0.2778
August 0.2784 0.2765 0.2775
September 0.2814 0.2752 0.2783
October 0.2845 0.2675 0.2723
November 0.2748 0.2663 0.2682
December 0.2745 0.1936 0.2334