YEARLY HIGH
0.1040 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0921 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0974 ARS

2012 KGS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.1040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0925 to the December average rate of 0.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1040 was up 10.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520 ARS
2011 Average 448 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 460 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.82 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1040
0.0915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0937, compared to 0.1011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0059 ARS (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0942 / Low: 0.0935).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1019) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+9.30%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1019
2011 Avg (September) 0.0932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0930 0.0921 0.0925
February 0.0935 0.0925 0.0929
March 0.0939 0.0928 0.0933
April 0.0942 0.0935 0.0939
May 0.0953 0.0942 0.0945
June 0.0957 0.0938 0.0950
July 0.1015 0.0956 0.0975
August 0.1039 0.1013 0.1023
September 0.1040 0.0991 0.1019
October 0.1011 0.0996 0.1003
November 0.1023 0.1010 0.1014
December 0.1037 0.1023 0.1029