YEARLY HIGH
0.4347 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3600 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3948 BRL

2013 ARS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.4347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4110 to the December average rate of 0.3706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4347 was down 7.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,174 BRL
2012 Average 2,148 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,800 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.54 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4245
0.3657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BRL 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 0.3967, compared to 0.3929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0386 BRL (High: 0.4205 / Low: 0.3820). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BRL (High: 0.4001 / Low: 0.3899).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4196) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-4.67%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4196
2012 Avg (August) 0.4401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4167 0.3998 0.4110
February 0.4001 0.3899 0.3942
March 0.3948 0.3835 0.3903
April 0.3953 0.3828 0.3882
May 0.4030 0.3848 0.3886
June 0.4204 0.4012 0.4078
July 0.4187 0.4076 0.4139
August 0.4347 0.4094 0.4196
September 0.4205 0.3820 0.3964
October 0.3838 0.3701 0.3748
November 0.3905 0.3752 0.3822
December 0.3850 0.3600 0.3706