YEARLY HIGH
0.6278 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.5497 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5951 XCD

2012 ARS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0781 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6253 to the December average rate of 0.5539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6278 was down 7.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6779, 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 3,139 XCD
2011 Average 3,264 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 2,749 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.27 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6324
0.5467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XCD 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 0.6151, compared to 0.5752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0202 XCD (High: 0.6104 / Low: 0.5901). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 XCD (High: 0.6233 / Low: 0.6190).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0513 (-7.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6253
2011 Avg (January) 0.6766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6278 0.6226 0.6253
February 0.6233 0.6190 0.6212
March 0.6228 0.6174 0.6200
April 0.6178 0.6118 0.6144
May 0.6120 0.6041 0.6074
June 0.6108 0.5978 0.6025
July 0.6104 0.5901 0.5962
August 0.5907 0.5833 0.5866
September 0.5830 0.5751 0.5787
October 0.5752 0.5670 0.5719
November 0.5671 0.5592 0.5637
December 0.5588 0.5497 0.5539