YEARLY HIGH
21.8551 XPF
YEARLY LOW
18.3899 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4592 XPF

2012 ARS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 21.8551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 18.3899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4653 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4364 to the December average rate of 18.6634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.8551 was down 5.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.0925, 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 109,276 XPF
2011 Average 103,986 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 91,949 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,326.37 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.7137
18.3861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XPF 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 20.9737, compared to 19.9447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1586 XPF (High: 21.5795 / Low: 20.4208). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3957 XPF (High: 20.8299 / Low: 20.4342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1586
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0287 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 21.4364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.4987), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0623 (-4.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 21.4364
2011 Avg (January) 22.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8551 20.9626 21.4364
February 21.0890 20.4248 20.7675
March 21.0149 20.4902 20.7630
April 20.8299 20.4342 20.6425
May 21.5795 20.4208 20.9555
June 21.6616 20.7902 21.2774
July 21.6438 20.9342 21.3350
August 21.3868 20.4389 20.9104
September 20.4507 19.4593 19.8818
October 19.7193 19.2895 19.4691
November 19.6799 19.0439 19.4085
December 19.0444 18.3899 18.6634