AW question

When it comes to AW seasons and off seasons. Does participating in wars during off season help with ranking in the following season? I know the scaling/rating system is a little weird (like a win for a 1 bg is about the same points for a lose 2 bg war), but does it help to start closing the gap during off season and boost the overall war rating?
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As for below, it's a risk you have to take if you want to push. Because while you boost your war rating if you do win and want to go to a higher bracket during season, you also have a chance to lose and drop war rating then.