YEARLY HIGH
0.7040 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6233 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6547 ARS

2012 BOB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6264 to the December average rate of 0.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7040 was up 12.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,520 ARS
2011 Average 2,962 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,117 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.25 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7054
0.6193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ARS 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 0.6358, compared to 0.6735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0162 ARS (High: 0.6513 / Low: 0.6351). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 ARS (High: 0.6335 / Low: 0.6274).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6982) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+12.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6982
2011 Avg (December) 0.6217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6299 0.6233 0.6264
February 0.6335 0.6274 0.6303
March 0.6351 0.6276 0.6309
April 0.6410 0.6325 0.6375
May 0.6489 0.6402 0.6436
June 0.6513 0.6351 0.6460
July 0.6566 0.6445 0.6520
August 0.6632 0.6535 0.6596
September 0.6740 0.6639 0.6691
October 0.6814 0.6729 0.6763
November 0.6919 0.6812 0.6859
December 0.7040 0.6917 0.6982