2013 FKP to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.7915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 7.5562.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2353 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9027 to the December average rate of 10.3738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.7915 was up 35.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.9724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
FKP to ARS 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 7.9121, compared to 9.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.7429 ARS (High: 10.7915 / Low: 10.0486). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1835 ARS (High: 8.0916 / Low: 7.9081).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1448 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.3738) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.8718), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5020 (+31.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0071 | 7.7941 | 7.9027 |
| February | 7.8937 | 7.6110 | 7.7579 |
| March | 7.7857 | 7.5562 | 7.6762 |
| April | 8.0438 | 7.7345 | 7.8878 |
| May | 8.0916 | 7.9081 | 8.0053 |
| June | 8.3808 | 8.0260 | 8.2427 |
| July | 8.4296 | 8.0431 | 8.2502 |
| August | 8.7871 | 8.3358 | 8.6466 |
| September | 9.3539 | 8.7958 | 9.0949 |
| October | 9.5096 | 9.2899 | 9.4002 |
| November | 10.0463 | 9.4349 | 9.6853 |
| December | 10.7915 | 10.0486 | 10.3738 |