YEARLY HIGH
12.9317 BTN
YEARLY LOW
10.5374 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5950 BTN

2012 ARS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 12.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 10.5374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3944 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8577 to the December average rate of 11.2048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9317 was up 3.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.5381, 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 64,659 BTN
2011 Average 56,479 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 52,687 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,971.86 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6345
10.9811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BTN 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 11.8737, compared to 11.3163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1446 BTN (High: 12.3597 / Low: 11.2151). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1543 BTN (High: 11.2652 / Low: 11.1109).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1446
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7395 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.4967) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.9519), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5448 (+14.11%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.4967
2011 Avg (June) 10.9519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3656 11.3739 11.8577
February 11.4939 11.2337 11.3330
March 11.7474 11.3984 11.5616
April 11.9613 11.5778 11.7632
May 12.5692 11.9467 12.2302
June 12.9317 12.2716 12.4967
July 12.3597 11.2151 11.7572
August 11.2652 11.1109 11.1683
September 11.5988 10.6509 11.1189
October 11.3608 10.5374 11.2127
November 11.5597 11.2593 11.4358
December 11.3204 11.1441 11.2048