2012 ARS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 118.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 101.9691.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9019 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.5270 to the December average rate of 102.7243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 118.8711 was down 7.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 128.3038, 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 CRC 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 115.2170, compared to 106.3745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8425 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.8592 CRC (High: 114.8621 / Low: 112.0030). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4768 CRC (High: 107.7266 / Low: 106.2499).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8536 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 117.5270) against the same month in 2011 (average: 126.3690), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8421 (-7.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 118.8711 | 116.4400 | 117.5270 |
| February | 118.4658 | 116.6662 | 117.2800 |
| March | 118.1974 | 115.3659 | 116.6789 |
| April | 115.8808 | 113.6698 | 114.8254 |
| May | 114.8621 | 112.0030 | 113.3380 |
| June | 113.0116 | 110.6031 | 111.6529 |
| July | 111.5818 | 109.0842 | 110.0724 |
| August | 109.6651 | 107.8293 | 108.4891 |
| September | 107.7266 | 106.2499 | 106.9765 |
| October | 106.5176 | 104.8834 | 105.7466 |
| November | 105.0228 | 103.3350 | 104.2382 |
| December | 103.9371 | 101.9691 | 102.7243 |