2012 ARS to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ARS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ARS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 41.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 36.1110.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4422 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2898 to the December average rate of 36.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.5533 was down 7.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 44.7562, 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 DJF 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 40.7090, compared to 37.8489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8602 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.7995 DJF (High: 36.9106 / Low: 36.1110). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3195 DJF (High: 41.2230 / Low: 40.9034).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8165 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 41.2898) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.6601), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3702 (-7.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.5533 | 41.0704 | 41.2898 |
| February | 41.2230 | 40.9034 | 41.0439 |
| March | 41.3435 | 40.8537 | 41.0277 |
| April | 41.0499 | 40.4464 | 40.7058 |
| May | 40.6588 | 39.9637 | 40.2477 |
| June | 40.4145 | 39.6186 | 39.9394 |
| July | 39.4674 | 38.8052 | 39.1229 |
| August | 38.9491 | 38.4802 | 38.6436 |
| September | 38.4464 | 37.8991 | 38.1341 |
| October | 37.8656 | 37.3186 | 37.6471 |
| November | 37.3226 | 36.8108 | 37.1052 |
| December | 36.9106 | 36.1110 | 36.4405 |