YEARLY HIGH
316.7281 BIF
YEARLY LOW
237.2829 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
284.7545 BIF

2013 ARS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 316.7281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 237.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.4451 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.6082 to the December average rate of 244.2619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 316.7281 was down 0.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 319.2917, 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 1,583,640 BIF
2012 Average 1,542,557 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,186,415 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397,225.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

319.8300
237.3921
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: Jan–Jun) was 303.7665, compared to 265.7424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.7665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.7424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 15.3858 BIF (High: 252.6687 / Low: 237.2829). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6085 BIF (High: 266.0269 / Low: 262.4184).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.3858
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.3892 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 312.9602) against the same month in 2012 (average: 299.2288), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7314 (+4.59%).

2013 Avg (February) 312.9602
2012 Avg (February) 299.2288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 313.9242 303.8603 306.6082
February 316.7281 307.0743 312.9602
March 311.6714 296.6352 306.0880
April 308.0501 302.7158 305.1053
May 303.4205 293.8889 300.0958
June 294.0359 287.5244 291.7417
July 287.7300 278.4941 284.3060
August 279.7636 270.9744 275.5761
September 271.3602 266.2003 268.6767
October 266.0269 262.4184 263.9825
November 261.6937 251.8923 257.6511
December 252.6687 237.2829 244.2619