2011 USD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.3017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.9709.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3308 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9794 to the December average rate of 4.2864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.3017 was up 7.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.9871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
USD to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0461, compared to 4.2078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1617 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0657 ARS (High: 4.1975 / Low: 4.1319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 ARS (High: 4.2099 / Low: 4.1929).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 4.2864) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.9755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3109 (+7.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0011 | 3.9709 | 3.9794 |
| February | 4.0286 | 4.0030 | 4.0204 |
| March | 4.0507 | 4.0251 | 4.0341 |
| April | 4.0813 | 4.0439 | 4.0645 |
| May | 4.1059 | 4.0739 | 4.0842 |
| June | 4.1065 | 4.0789 | 4.0941 |
| July | 4.1389 | 4.0918 | 4.1184 |
| August | 4.1975 | 4.1319 | 4.1636 |
| September | 4.2099 | 4.1929 | 4.2019 |
| October | 4.2372 | 4.2032 | 4.2182 |
| November | 4.2796 | 4.2358 | 4.2584 |
| December | 4.3017 | 4.2739 | 4.2864 |