2014 ARS to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ARS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ARS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2752.8730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 2194.1965.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 558.6765 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2591.7105 to the December average rate of 2329.5766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2752.8730 was down 27.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 3801.1501, 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 2014.
ARS to STD 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 2295.2902, compared to 2267.6751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.6151 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 512.9825 STD (High: 2752.8730 / Low: 2239.8905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7351 STD (High: 2220.5847 / Low: 2198.8496).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 306.7349 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2591.7105) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3733.6020), the exchange rate shifted by -1141.8915 (-30.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2752.8730 | 2239.8905 | 2591.7105 |
| February | 2305.5932 | 2245.0438 | 2284.9756 |
| March | 2266.5015 | 2219.8446 | 2237.2116 |
| April | 2236.6544 | 2207.0691 | 2218.5618 |
| May | 2230.9643 | 2194.5396 | 2221.0856 |
| June | 2229.3988 | 2207.2968 | 2218.1958 |
| July | 2231.3863 | 2194.1965 | 2216.0718 |
| August | 2220.5847 | 2198.8496 | 2213.4887 |
| September | 2290.3107 | 2217.7163 | 2256.1010 |
| October | 2305.1533 | 2260.1479 | 2281.3118 |
| November | 2325.6078 | 2289.8922 | 2309.5008 |
| December | 2374.0952 | 2292.5505 | 2329.5766 |