YEARLY HIGH
0.4634 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4008 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4308 BZD

2012 ARS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.4008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4592 to the December average rate of 0.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4634 was down 7.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5005, 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 2,317 BZD
2011 Average 2,411 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,004 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.80 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4643
0.4028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BZD 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 0.4473, compared to 0.4142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0228 BZD (High: 0.4236 / Low: 0.4008). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BZD (High: 0.4514 / Low: 0.4476).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4592) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-8.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4592
2011 Avg (January) 0.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4634 0.4552 0.4592
February 0.4557 0.4487 0.4528
March 0.4514 0.4476 0.4497
April 0.4497 0.4434 0.4459
May 0.4436 0.4371 0.4401
June 0.4413 0.4318 0.4363
July 0.4352 0.4135 0.4213
August 0.4237 0.4080 0.4131
September 0.4220 0.4019 0.4109
October 0.4236 0.4008 0.4164
November 0.4198 0.4091 0.4153
December 0.4126 0.4040 0.4080