2012 ARS to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 2143.0729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1962.3853.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.6876 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2098.1158 to the December average rate of 1975.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2143.0729 was down 6.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 2287.0842, 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 IDR 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 2093.1048, compared to 2032.8960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.2088 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 83.1734 IDR (High: 2138.5509 / Low: 2055.3775). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4141 IDR (High: 2066.9576 / Low: 2056.5435).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 31.7711 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2106.8910) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2092.2116), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6794 (+0.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2138.5509 | 2055.3775 | 2098.1158 |
| February | 2097.7575 | 2050.9756 | 2073.8554 |
| March | 2118.1254 | 2087.7727 | 2100.7937 |
| April | 2099.3638 | 2079.3884 | 2085.9150 |
| May | 2142.7804 | 2072.1392 | 2093.0578 |
| June | 2143.0729 | 2083.8455 | 2106.8910 |
| July | 2088.4770 | 2063.5346 | 2075.7378 |
| August | 2066.9576 | 2056.5435 | 2061.1601 |
| September | 2063.0934 | 2025.3358 | 2046.5681 |
| October | 2040.7028 | 2016.1987 | 2031.8433 |
| November | 2019.1535 | 1987.4272 | 2006.9190 |
| December | 1986.0895 | 1962.3853 | 1975.1479 |