YEARLY HIGH
3801.1501 STD
YEARLY LOW
2718.3693 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3397.1921 STD

2013 ARS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3801.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2718.3693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1082.7808 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3733.6020 to the December average rate of 2830.9484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3801.1501 was down 15.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 4483.8497, 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 19,005,751 STD
2012 Average 21,067,745 STD
Yearly Trough Low 13,591,847 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,413,904.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3823.8673
2740.6831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to STD 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 3645.8725, compared to 3148.5116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 497.3609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3645.8725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3148.5116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 236.3867 STD (High: 2954.7560 / Low: 2718.3693). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.9035 STD (High: 3742.2540 / Low: 3675.3505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±236.3867
March Spread (Stable) ±66.9035

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 195.9867 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -195.9867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3733.6020) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4395.8594), the exchange rate shifted by -662.2574 (-15.07%).

2013 Avg (January) 3733.6020
2012 Avg (January) 4395.8594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3801.1501 3633.7983 3733.6020
February 3727.2153 3610.5529 3665.0842
March 3742.2540 3675.3505 3716.5870
April 3738.3620 3614.7076 3661.4944
May 3647.5450 3525.4537 3602.7008
June 3602.9927 3408.5937 3495.7666
July 3536.6467 3364.4301 3454.0484
August 3367.9186 3203.1401 3294.5702
September 3272.1425 3130.2164 3206.1902
October 3134.5567 3016.8756 3078.3773
November 3075.5576 2955.8443 3026.9351
December 2954.7560 2718.3693 2830.9484