2013 ARS to TOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ARS to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ARS to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2849.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3507 to the December average rate of 0.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3539 was down 13.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4078, 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 2013.
ARS to TOP 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 0.3412, compared to 0.3160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0235 TOP (High: 0.3350 / Low: 0.3115). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 TOP (High: 0.3455 / Low: 0.3412).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3507) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0525 (-13.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3539 | 0.3466 | 0.3507 |
| February | 0.3482 | 0.3426 | 0.3454 |
| March | 0.3455 | 0.3412 | 0.3435 |
| April | 0.3424 | 0.3356 | 0.3382 |
| May | 0.3361 | 0.3297 | 0.3341 |
| June | 0.3457 | 0.3281 | 0.3354 |
| July | 0.3456 | 0.3333 | 0.3394 |
| August | 0.3352 | 0.3263 | 0.3319 |
| September | 0.3350 | 0.3115 | 0.3207 |
| October | 0.3122 | 0.3060 | 0.3086 |
| November | 0.3048 | 0.2982 | 0.3018 |
| December | 0.3029 | 0.2849 | 0.2934 |