YEARLY HIGH
0.3568 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2745 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2886 WST

2014 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.2745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0823 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3354 to the December average rate of 0.2811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3568 was down 23.31% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4653, 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 1,784 WST
2013 Average 2,123 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,373 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3412
0.2724
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 0.2969, compared to 0.2804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0643 WST (High: 0.3568 / Low: 0.2925). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 WST (High: 0.2885 / Low: 0.2852).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0643
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.3354) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4620), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1266 (-27.40%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.3354
2013 Avg (January) 0.4620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3568 0.2925 0.3354
February 0.3007 0.2922 0.2975
March 0.2965 0.2872 0.2931
April 0.2885 0.2852 0.2871
May 0.2867 0.2812 0.2847
June 0.2866 0.2805 0.2833
July 0.2834 0.2786 0.2816
August 0.2815 0.2745 0.2781
September 0.2837 0.2746 0.2786
October 0.2832 0.2783 0.2807
November 0.2881 0.2799 0.2821
December 0.2838 0.2799 0.2811