YEARLY HIGH
0.5825 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4929 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5266 ARS

2012 MAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.4929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0896 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5014 to the December average rate of 0.5744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5825 was up 8.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,913 ARS
2011 Average 2,551 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,465 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.15 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5817
0.4941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to ARS 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 0.5121, compared to 0.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0230 ARS (High: 0.5496 / Low: 0.5266). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 ARS (High: 0.5242 / Low: 0.5140).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0679 (+13.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5744
2011 Avg (December) 0.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5121 0.4929 0.5014
February 0.5230 0.5088 0.5153
March 0.5219 0.5098 0.5154
April 0.5242 0.5140 0.5188
May 0.5230 0.5027 0.5135
June 0.5165 0.4993 0.5082
July 0.5166 0.5029 0.5080
August 0.5280 0.5097 0.5180
September 0.5496 0.5266 0.5411
October 0.5567 0.5450 0.5513
November 0.5647 0.5480 0.5542
December 0.5825 0.5645 0.5744