YEARLY HIGH
0.0444 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0382 WST

2020 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0444 was down 37.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0710, 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 222 WST
2019 Average 281 WST
Yearly Trough Low 150 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.34 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0452
0.0296
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 0.0421, compared to 0.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0437).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0439) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0260 (-37.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0439
2019 Avg (January) 0.0699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0444 0.0437 0.0439
February 0.0443 0.0431 0.0437
March 0.0438 0.0422 0.0431
April 0.0434 0.0413 0.0424
May 0.0420 0.0400 0.0409
June 0.0400 0.0381 0.0389
July 0.0384 0.0360 0.0372
August 0.0361 0.0352 0.0358
September 0.0353 0.0344 0.0348
October 0.0346 0.0333 0.0340
November 0.0336 0.0316 0.0325
December 0.0316 0.0300 0.0309