YEARLY HIGH
2783.1960 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2496.8310 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2656.6569 IRR

2012 ARS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2783.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2496.8310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 286.3651 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2604.6440 to the December average rate of 2520.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2783.1960 was down 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 2840.1173, 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 13,915,980 IRR
2011 Average 12,753,152 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 12,484,155 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,431,825.26 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2783.9380
2496.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to IRR 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 2700.1726, compared to 2613.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 87.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2700.1726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2613.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 112.2347 IRR (High: 2715.7303 / Low: 2603.4956). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3497 IRR (High: 2723.3901 / Low: 2700.0403).

February Spread (Volatile) ±112.2347
March Spread (Stable) ±23.3497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 45.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2759.9450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2581.1679), the exchange rate shifted by +178.7771 (+6.93%).

2012 Avg (May) 2759.9450
2011 Avg (May) 2581.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2617.4892 2559.9694 2604.6440
February 2715.7303 2603.4956 2679.7978
March 2723.3901 2700.0403 2712.1992
April 2782.8753 2678.0839 2704.6763
May 2783.1960 2743.4266 2759.9450
June 2778.7084 2717.7088 2739.7731
July 2723.1538 2677.5918 2701.2003
August 2694.5757 2648.2183 2665.1824
September 2646.0202 2610.5257 2625.9217
October 2617.3256 2578.9154 2601.4904
November 2589.8931 2537.8731 2565.0381
December 2546.1953 2496.8310 2520.0148