YEARLY HIGH
0.3843 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3082 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3460 ARS

2012 MXN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.3843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3221 to the December average rate of 0.3787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3843 was up 7.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,215 ARS
2011 Average 16,644 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 15,412 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,803.67 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3845
0.3157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.3315, compared to 0.3605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0276 ARS (High: 0.3415 / Low: 0.3139). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ARS (High: 0.3691 / Low: 0.3639).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3787) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+21.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3787
2011 Avg (December) 0.3116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3354 0.3082 0.3221
February 0.3429 0.3350 0.3399
March 0.3450 0.3349 0.3419
April 0.3438 0.3319 0.3369
May 0.3415 0.3139 0.3267
June 0.3375 0.3102 0.3214
July 0.3461 0.3338 0.3405
August 0.3519 0.3429 0.3496
September 0.3668 0.3506 0.3609
October 0.3691 0.3639 0.3665
November 0.3738 0.3615 0.3666
December 0.3843 0.3729 0.3787