YEARLY HIGH
0.5618 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.4642 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5093 WST

2012 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.5618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0976 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5515 to the December average rate of 0.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5618 was down 6.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6036, 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 2,809 WST
2011 Average 2,814 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,321 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.88 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

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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 0.5284, compared to 0.4902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0401 WST (High: 0.5429 / Low: 0.5028). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 WST (High: 0.5206 / Low: 0.5134).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0401
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0395 (-6.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5515
2011 Avg (January) 0.5910

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5618 0.5288 0.5515
February 0.5328 0.5138 0.5243
March 0.5256 0.5132 0.5164
April 0.5206 0.5134 0.5175
May 0.5429 0.5028 0.5286
June 0.5395 0.5140 0.5324
July 0.5286 0.4996 0.5166
August 0.5079 0.4933 0.5020
September 0.5054 0.4808 0.4896
October 0.4876 0.4799 0.4846
November 0.4886 0.4747 0.4794
December 0.4790 0.4642 0.4689