YEARLY HIGH
39.4777 ARS
YEARLY LOW
33.2350 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3302 ARS

2021 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 39.4777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 33.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2427 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1788 to the December average rate of 39.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.4777 was up 18.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 33.3534, 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 197,388 ARS
2020 Average 132,886 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 166,175 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,213.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.7623
33.6712
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 36.1845, compared to 38.4760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.5809 ARS (High: 34.8159 / Low: 33.2350). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3114 ARS (High: 37.8004 / Low: 37.4890).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5809
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3114

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 2021: 39.2547) against the same month in 2020 (average: 32.3761), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8786 (+21.25%).

2021 Avg (December) 39.2547
2020 Avg (December) 32.3761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8159 33.2350 34.1788
February 35.9414 34.8469 35.3085
March 36.4293 35.6813 36.0685
April 36.9232 35.8820 36.5613
May 37.6428 36.7431 37.3117
June 37.8004 37.4890 37.6781
July 37.9159 37.5529 37.7342
August 38.1771 37.6862 37.8622
September 38.5220 38.1638 38.3510
October 38.8304 38.3044 38.5558
November 39.3949 38.8523 39.0980
December 39.4777 39.0299 39.2547