YEARLY HIGH
0.0253 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0152 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 WST

2022 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0253 was down 15.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0301, 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 127 WST
2021 Average 134 WST
Yearly Trough Low 76 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.54 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0260
0.0147
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 0.0234, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0213).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0250) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-14.43%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0250
2021 Avg (January) 0.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0247 0.0250
February 0.0249 0.0244 0.0246
March 0.0244 0.0235 0.0239
April 0.0234 0.0224 0.0228
May 0.0227 0.0217 0.0222
June 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
July 0.0214 0.0206 0.0211
August 0.0205 0.0194 0.0199
September 0.0194 0.0187 0.0190
October 0.0188 0.0180 0.0185
November 0.0180 0.0167 0.0173
December 0.0167 0.0152 0.0157