2026 WST to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

545.2974 ARS

YEARLY LOW

493.6677 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

521.9603 ARS

2026 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 545.2974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 493.6677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6298 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 522.4285 to the December average rate of 539.2651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 545.2974 was up 2.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 531.7763, 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 2,726,487 ARS

2025 Average 2,222,997 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 2,468,338 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,148.88 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

545.2122

500.0357

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 515.8283, compared to 540.3563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.5280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 515.8283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 540.3563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 28.9740 ARS (High: 527.4785 / Low: 498.5045). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7104 ARS (High: 540.2439 / Low: 538.5335).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.9740

August Spread (Stable) ±1.7104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.3768 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 541.4475) against the same month in 2025 (average: 450.6130), the exchange rate shifted by +90.8345 (+20.16%).

2026 Avg (July) 541.4475

2025 Avg (July) 450.6130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	531.0995	511.1014	522.4285
February	529.0170	502.2457	515.2085
March	527.4785	498.5045	512.1772
April	516.1759	493.6677	503.8004
May	514.6069	507.4807	513.1215
June	540.1080	515.2936	528.2337
July	545.2974	536.4588	541.4475
August	540.2439	538.5335	539.2651