YEARLY HIGH
33.3534 ARS
YEARLY LOW
22.4976 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5640 ARS

2020 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 33.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 22.4976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8558 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7719 to the December average rate of 32.3761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.3534 was up 46.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.8167, 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 166,767 ARS
2019 Average 91,551 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 112,488 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,279.04 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.3365
21.8115
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 23.7743, compared to 29.3537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.8242 ARS (High: 31.6178 / Low: 29.7936). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3903 ARS (High: 22.8879 / Low: 22.4976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8242
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3903

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 2020: 32.3761) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.6493), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7268 (+42.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 32.3761
2019 Avg (December) 22.6493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.8879 22.4976 22.7719
February 23.1950 22.5596 22.8894
March 23.7240 22.8393 23.2194
April 24.2408 23.0218 23.6027
May 25.0050 23.8348 24.4296
June 26.2278 25.0040 25.7329
July 27.7631 26.0688 26.8943
August 28.4360 27.6815 27.9407
September 29.1042 28.2991 28.7044
October 29.9950 28.8886 29.4510
November 31.6178 29.7936 30.7556
December 33.3534 31.6603 32.3761