2013 USD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.5209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.9154.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6055 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9459 to the December average rate of 6.3342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5209 was up 32.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.9151, 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 2013.
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 5.1258, compared to 5.8224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6966 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.3841 ARS (High: 6.5209 / Low: 6.1369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0616 ARS (High: 4.9770 / Low: 4.9154).
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 2013: 6.3342) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8784), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4558 (+29.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9770 | 4.9154 | 4.9459 |
| February | 5.0438 | 4.9786 | 5.0075 |
| March | 5.1306 | 5.0458 | 5.0879 |
| April | 5.1821 | 5.1148 | 5.1502 |
| May | 5.2818 | 5.1859 | 5.2341 |
| June | 5.3889 | 5.2823 | 5.3294 |
| July | 5.5019 | 5.3906 | 5.4368 |
| August | 5.6689 | 5.5065 | 5.5781 |
| September | 5.7867 | 5.6714 | 5.7305 |
| October | 5.9066 | 5.7925 | 5.8438 |
| November | 6.1374 | 5.9228 | 6.0109 |
| December | 6.5209 | 6.1369 | 6.3342 |