YEARLY HIGH
0.2214 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1858 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2065 CHF

2012 ARS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2173 to the December average rate of 0.1888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2214 was down 9.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2444, 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 1,107 CHF
2011 Average 1,075 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 929 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.02 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2201
0.1860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CHF 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 0.2116, compared to 0.2015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0111 CHF (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CHF (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.2056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-9.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2173
2011 Avg (January) 0.2402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2214 0.2111 0.2173
February 0.2126 0.2056 0.2099
March 0.2134 0.2066 0.2097
April 0.2097 0.2056 0.2078
May 0.2170 0.2059 0.2110
June 0.2179 0.2108 0.2139
July 0.2179 0.2107 0.2148
August 0.2148 0.2059 0.2104
September 0.2059 0.1985 0.2013
October 0.1998 0.1952 0.1973
November 0.1987 0.1919 0.1960
December 0.1923 0.1858 0.1888