YEARLY HIGH
0.2377 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2018 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2203 CAD

2012 ARS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2348 to the December average rate of 0.2030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2377 was down 5.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2512, 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 1,188 CAD
2011 Average 1,198 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,009 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.69 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2380
0.1999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CAD 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 0.2292, compared to 0.2114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0076 CAD (High: 0.2308 / Low: 0.2232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.2104 / Low: 0.2076).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2348) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-6.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2348
2011 Avg (January) 0.2499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2377 0.2308 0.2348
February 0.2307 0.2267 0.2295
March 0.2306 0.2261 0.2281
April 0.2290 0.2224 0.2260
May 0.2308 0.2232 0.2272
June 0.2328 0.2258 0.2295
July 0.2263 0.2189 0.2229
August 0.2197 0.2132 0.2156
September 0.2128 0.2079 0.2097
October 0.2104 0.2076 0.2089
November 0.2097 0.2055 0.2080
December 0.2055 0.2018 0.2030