YEARLY HIGH
22.8167 ARS
YEARLY LOW
14.0801 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2913 ARS

2019 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 22.8167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 14.0801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7366 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3111 to the December average rate of 22.6493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.8167 was up 43.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.9488, 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 114,083 ARS
2018 Average 54,520 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 70,401 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,682.90 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.4831
13.4773
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 15.8484, compared to 20.7342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.0493 ARS (High: 22.8167 / Low: 16.7674). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3888 ARS (High: 22.6722 / Low: 22.2835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.0493
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 19.6832) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.5357), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1474 (+70.63%).

2019 Avg (August) 19.6832
2018 Avg (August) 11.5357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4840 14.0801 14.3111
February 15.2632 14.2186 14.7005
March 16.8776 15.2108 15.8243
April 17.4441 15.9498 16.5039
May 17.3127 16.9211 17.0901
June 17.1517 16.0813 16.6604
July 16.7159 15.7298 16.1529
August 22.8167 16.7674 19.6832
September 22.3171 20.8211 21.3527
October 22.6287 21.6426 22.0498
November 22.6722 22.2835 22.5175
December 22.7717 22.3652 22.6493