2012 ARS to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ARS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ARS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 213.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 187.2473.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3824 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.0820 to the December average rate of 189.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 213.6297 was down 7.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 230.3687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ARS to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 208.5291, compared to 196.6924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8367 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 7.0885 CDF (High: 209.6744 / Low: 202.5859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7663 CDF (High: 201.5558 / Low: 199.7895).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.5373 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 211.0820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 227.8301), the exchange rate shifted by -16.7481 (-7.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 213.6297 | 210.0759 | 211.0820 |
| February | 213.5417 | 207.9040 | 210.6341 |
| March | 212.9696 | 208.2055 | 210.4067 |
| April | 211.2765 | 206.7367 | 208.4345 |
| May | 207.7056 | 203.6900 | 205.9842 |
| June | 209.6744 | 202.5859 | 204.6331 |
| July | 203.7678 | 201.4793 | 202.7196 |
| August | 201.5558 | 199.7895 | 200.6965 |
| September | 199.6755 | 196.5873 | 197.9692 |
| October | 196.8646 | 194.3658 | 195.7699 |
| November | 194.3095 | 192.3536 | 193.2683 |
| December | 192.8535 | 187.2473 | 189.7310 |