YEARLY HIGH
0.1514 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1254 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1391 GBP

2012 ARS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1493 to the December average rate of 0.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1514 was down 6.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1626, 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 757 GBP
2011 Average 756 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 627 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.09 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1515
0.1248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to GBP 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 0.1445, compared to 0.1336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 GBP (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1395). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.1327 / Low: 0.1304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1493) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-6.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1493
2011 Avg (January) 0.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1514 0.1463 0.1493
February 0.1465 0.1438 0.1456
March 0.1473 0.1432 0.1451
April 0.1440 0.1395 0.1422
May 0.1448 0.1395 0.1413
June 0.1459 0.1414 0.1437
July 0.1430 0.1389 0.1410
August 0.1406 0.1361 0.1382
September 0.1358 0.1314 0.1330
October 0.1327 0.1304 0.1317
November 0.1319 0.1291 0.1307
December 0.1291 0.1254 0.1271