YEARLY HIGH
0.9718 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5910 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7634 SDG

2012 ARS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.9718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.5910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3808 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6196 to the December average rate of 0.9046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9718 was up 39.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6965, 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 4,859 SDG
2011 Average 3,229 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,955 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,903.93 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9980
0.5607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SDG 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 0.6096, compared to 0.9172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3808 SDG (High: 0.9718 / Low: 0.5910). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SDG (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.6128).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3808
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8365) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1871 (+28.81%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8365
2011 Avg (July) 0.6494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6219 0.6162 0.6196
February 0.6180 0.6128 0.6156
March 0.6175 0.6113 0.6147
April 0.6139 0.6060 0.6088
May 0.6063 0.5975 0.6017
June 0.6056 0.5922 0.5972
July 0.9718 0.5910 0.8365
August 0.9712 0.9570 0.9616
September 0.9563 0.9393 0.9462
October 0.9399 0.9266 0.9341
November 0.9266 0.9128 0.9205
December 0.9127 0.8976 0.9046