2012 ARS to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |