YEARLY HIGH
0.3751 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3005 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3321 ARS

2012 SCR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.3005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3112 to the December average rate of 0.3726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3751 was up 7.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,875 ARS
2011 Average 1,658 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,502 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.86 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3790
0.3026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3114, compared to 0.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0303 ARS (High: 0.3550 / Low: 0.3247). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 ARS (High: 0.3641 / Low: 0.3588).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3726) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0512 (+15.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3726
2011 Avg (December) 0.3214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3228 0.3052 0.3112
February 0.3153 0.3034 0.3103
March 0.3173 0.3046 0.3090
April 0.3196 0.3055 0.3133
May 0.3207 0.3061 0.3145
June 0.3174 0.3005 0.3101
July 0.3255 0.3038 0.3129
August 0.3550 0.3247 0.3475
September 0.3617 0.3553 0.3588
October 0.3641 0.3588 0.3605
November 0.3682 0.3614 0.3650
December 0.3751 0.3681 0.3726