YEARLY HIGH
319.2917 BIF
YEARLY LOW
292.0800 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.4691 BIF

2012 ARS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 319.2917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 292.0800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2117 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.6868 to the December average rate of 312.4728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 319.2917 was up 3.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 308.3831, 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 1,596,458 BIF
2011 Average 1,465,180 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,460,400 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,058.62 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

315.5394
296.5071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BIF 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: JanтАУJun) was 304.0275, compared to 312.9106 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 8.8832 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 304.0275
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 312.9106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 21.2000 BIF (High: 313.2799 / Low: 292.0800). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9247 BIF (High: 300.7645 / Low: 296.8398).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒21.2000
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒3.9247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9848 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 313.7182) against the same month in 2011 (average: 299.4982), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2201 (+4.75%).

2012 Avg (June) 313.7182
2011 Avg (June) 299.4982

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Month High Low Average
January 306.8295 296.1510 300.6868
February 300.7645 296.8398 299.2288
March 301.1798 294.9945 298.0932
April 313.2799 292.0800 299.3759
May 316.6360 307.0226 313.0622
June 319.2917 310.6131 313.7182
July 317.5962 309.4226 313.9063
August 317.2174 310.3211 313.3603
September 316.2839 306.7795 311.8024
October 315.9763 310.2418 313.9534
November 315.0764 306.1823 311.9686
December 315.5419 306.4380 312.4728