YEARLY HIGH
368.2090 ARS
YEARLY LOW
289.1864 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
326.8013 ARS

2024 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 368.2090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 289.1864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0226 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.0315 to the December average rate of 364.2374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 368.2090 was up 27.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 289.5783, 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 1,841,045 ARS
2023 Average 539,881 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,445,932 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,112.81 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

371.4580
284.8110
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 307.0936, compared to 346.5090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.4153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.0936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 346.5090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 9.7640 ARS (High: 339.8698 / Low: 330.1058). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6226 ARS (High: 300.8313 / Low: 295.2087).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.7640
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6226

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 2024: 364.2374) against the same month in 2023 (average: 225.6904), the exchange rate shifted by +138.5470 (+61.39%).

2024 Avg (December) 364.2374
2023 Avg (December) 225.6904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 295.1277 289.1864 292.0315
February 300.8313 295.2087 297.9013
March 306.3350 300.6961 303.7636
April 313.2498 306.2532 309.9272
May 319.3337 311.7190 316.2402
June 325.3618 319.3671 322.6980
July 332.9453 326.2242 329.2809
August 339.8698 330.1058 335.9369
September 345.9480 340.2755 342.9619
October 353.6754 346.3436 349.7448
November 360.8289 352.3465 356.8919
December 368.2090 361.1686 364.2374