YEARLY HIGH
2.8023 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.1490 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3662 ARS

2013 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.8023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6532 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1643 to the December average rate of 2.7261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8023 was up 30.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,011 ARS
2012 Average 9,841 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,745 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,266.24 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7822
2.1081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ARS 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 2.2339, compared to 2.4984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1652 ARS (High: 2.8023 / Low: 2.6370). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 ARS (High: 2.3078 / Low: 2.2821).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1652
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7261) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5931 (+27.81%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7261
2012 Avg (December) 2.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1860 2.1490 2.1643
February 2.2181 2.1868 2.2001
March 2.2305 2.1951 2.2140
April 2.2891 2.2237 2.2567
May 2.2973 2.2635 2.2738
June 2.3078 2.2821 2.2945
July 2.3501 2.2935 2.3167
August 2.3972 2.3324 2.3655
September 2.4921 2.3978 2.4549
October 2.5696 2.4922 2.5319
November 2.6374 2.5493 2.5954
December 2.8023 2.6370 2.7261