YEARLY HIGH
326.4013 SOS
YEARLY LOW
171.9642 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.5596 SOS

2013 ARS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 326.4013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 171.9642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.4370 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.2957 to the December average rate of 184.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 326.4013 was down 14.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 380.5149, 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 1,632,006 SOS
2012 Average 1,785,872 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 859,821 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772,185.17 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

337.2075
170.2665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SOS 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 301.3939, compared to 219.7252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 81.6687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.3939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.7252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 23.7553 SOS (High: 195.7195 / Low: 171.9642). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2921 SOS (High: 326.4013 / Low: 321.1092).

December Spread (Volatile) ±23.7553
January Spread (Stable) ±5.2921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.8304 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 323.2957) against the same month in 2012 (average: 377.1854), the exchange rate shifted by -53.8897 (-14.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 323.2957
2012 Avg (January) 377.1854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.4013 321.1092 323.2957
February 324.2444 311.3759 318.2585
March 320.3383 306.0955 312.4149
April 307.8904 293.2047 300.9370
May 292.7333 276.5795 284.5572
June 278.1826 260.2573 268.9002
July 260.0713 248.9117 255.5020
August 249.5834 230.3386 239.6847
September 230.0743 218.0319 223.4945
October 217.5363 208.2485 212.4832
November 207.4642 195.7010 203.0087
December 195.7195 171.9642 184.1782