YEARLY HIGH
0.2034 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.1534 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1837 BSD

2013 ARS to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2022 to the December average rate of 0.1579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2034 was down 12.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2325, 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 1,017 BSD
2012 Average 1,101 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 767 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.45 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2066
0.1535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BSD 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 0.1952, compared to 0.1722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0096 BSD (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1534). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BSD (High: 0.2034 / Low: 0.2009).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2022) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0294 (-12.68%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2022
2012 Avg (January) 0.2315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2034 0.2009 0.2022
February 0.2009 0.1983 0.1997
March 0.1982 0.1949 0.1965
April 0.1955 0.1930 0.1942
May 0.1928 0.1893 0.1911
June 0.1893 0.1856 0.1876
July 0.1855 0.1818 0.1839
August 0.1816 0.1764 0.1793
September 0.1763 0.1728 0.1745
October 0.1726 0.1693 0.1711
November 0.1688 0.1629 0.1664
December 0.1629 0.1534 0.1579