YEARLY HIGH
1.9231 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7211 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8058 NAD

2012 ARS to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.9231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2020 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8558 to the December average rate of 1.7692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9231 was down 3.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9983, 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 9,615 NAD
2011 Average 8,784 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,605 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,009.92 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8871
1.7320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NAD 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 1.8085, compared to 1.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1562 NAD (High: 1.9056 / Low: 1.7494). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 NAD (High: 1.7690 / Low: 1.7305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1562
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0933 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.8742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2147 (+12.94%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.8742
2011 Avg (June) 1.6595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8982 1.7913 1.8558
February 1.7900 1.7393 1.7625
March 1.7690 1.7305 1.7450
April 1.8241 1.7429 1.7803
May 1.9056 1.7494 1.8334
June 1.9231 1.8137 1.8742
July 1.8643 1.7913 1.8139
August 1.8323 1.7600 1.7954
September 1.8139 1.7429 1.7733
October 1.8758 1.7722 1.8309
November 1.8593 1.8137 1.8352
December 1.8303 1.7211 1.7692