YEARLY HIGH
19.2181 JPY
YEARLY LOW
16.5508 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5811 JPY

2012 ARS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 19.2181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 16.5508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6673 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8191 to the December average rate of 17.1744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.2181 was down 8.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.0486, 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 96,090 JPY
2011 Average 96,664 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 82,754 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,336.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.1687
16.4973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to JPY 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 18.1625, compared to 16.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.0025 JPY (High: 18.5644 / Low: 17.5619). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2802 JPY (High: 16.8842 / Low: 16.6039).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5805 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 18.9461) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.2494), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3033 (-6.44%).

2012 Avg (March) 18.9461
2011 Avg (March) 20.2494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9746 17.6001 17.8191
February 18.5644 17.5619 18.0722
March 19.2181 18.6228 18.9461
April 18.9852 18.1153 18.5096
May 18.1746 17.5607 17.9291
June 18.1694 17.4671 17.6988
July 17.6852 17.0669 17.3731
August 17.2390 16.9178 17.0893
September 16.9404 16.5508 16.7469
October 16.8842 16.6039 16.7199
November 17.1459 16.6095 16.8950
December 17.5958 16.9131 17.1744