YEARLY HIGH
0.6036 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5178 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5630 WST

2011 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.6036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.5178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0858 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5910 to the December average rate of 0.5593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6036 was down 12.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6888, 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 3,018 WST
2010 Average 3,210 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,589 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428.93 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5963
0.5333
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 0.5768, compared to 0.5492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0431 WST (High: 0.5733 / Low: 0.5302). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 WST (High: 0.5628 / Low: 0.5543).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0431
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.5910) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0830 (-12.31%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.5910
2010 Avg (January) 0.6740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6036 0.5819 0.5910
February 0.5961 0.5786 0.5864
March 0.5944 0.5769 0.5829
April 0.5875 0.5549 0.5743
May 0.5731 0.5573 0.5649
June 0.5744 0.5492 0.5612
July 0.5697 0.5280 0.5475
August 0.5532 0.5178 0.5385
September 0.5670 0.5274 0.5444
October 0.5733 0.5302 0.5537
November 0.5702 0.5376 0.5520
December 0.5628 0.5543 0.5593