YEARLY HIGH
0.0301 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 WST

2021 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0293 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0301 was down 32.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0444, 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 150 WST
2020 Average 191 WST
Yearly Trough Low 127 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0296
0.0251
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 0.0277, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0265).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0293) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-33.37%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0293
2020 Avg (January) 0.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0301 0.0287 0.0293
February 0.0287 0.0278 0.0283
March 0.0280 0.0275 0.0277
April 0.0279 0.0271 0.0274
May 0.0272 0.0266 0.0268
June 0.0267 0.0265 0.0265
July 0.0266 0.0264 0.0265
August 0.0265 0.0262 0.0264
September 0.0262 0.0260 0.0261
October 0.0261 0.0258 0.0259
November 0.0257 0.0254 0.0256
December 0.0256 0.0253 0.0255