2023 ARS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0153 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0035 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0104 WST

2023 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -65.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0153 was down 39.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0253, 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 76 WST

2022 Average 105 WST

Yearly Trough Low 17 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0158

0.0042

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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 0.0129, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0078).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0148) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-40.80%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0148

2022 Avg (January) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0153	0.0144	0.0148
February	0.0144	0.0137	0.0141
March	0.0137	0.0129	0.0133
April	0.0131	0.0123	0.0127
May	0.0123	0.0114	0.0118
June	0.0113	0.0106	0.0110
July	0.0107	0.0099	0.0103
August	0.0098	0.0078	0.0086
September	0.0078	0.0078	0.0078
October	0.0080	0.0077	0.0079
November	0.0081	0.0078	0.0079
December	0.0078	0.0035	0.0051