YEARLY HIGH
1.8061 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.5768 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7089 HKD

2012 ARS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2293 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7975 to the December average rate of 1.5887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8061 was down 7.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9584, 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 9,031 HKD
2011 Average 9,435 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 7,884 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,146.64 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8184
1.5679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to HKD 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 1.7683, compared to 1.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0380 HKD (High: 1.7554 / Low: 1.7174). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 HKD (High: 1.7898 / Low: 1.7786).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7975) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1576 (-8.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7975
2011 Avg (January) 1.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8061 1.7885 1.7975
February 1.7898 1.7786 1.7842
March 1.7908 1.7761 1.7825
April 1.7767 1.7583 1.7665
May 1.7588 1.7369 1.7465
June 1.7554 1.7174 1.7323
July 1.7192 1.6936 1.7054
August 1.6956 1.6743 1.6842
September 1.6738 1.6504 1.6611
October 1.6510 1.6263 1.6407
November 1.6267 1.6036 1.6169
December 1.6029 1.5768 1.5887