YEARLY HIGH
7.5611 ARS
YEARLY LOW
6.5850 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9625 ARS

2012 XDR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.5611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 6.5850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9760 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6290 to the December average rate of 7.5047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.5611 was up 12.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,805 ARS
2011 Average 32,583 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 32,925 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,880.24 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.5922
6.5414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 6.7408, compared to 7.1842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1825 ARS (High: 7.2351 / Low: 7.0526). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 ARS (High: 6.7703 / Low: 6.6947).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1825
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.5047) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.6276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8771 (+13.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 7.5047
2011 Avg (December) 6.6276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7238 6.5850 6.6290
February 6.7703 6.6947 6.7316
March 6.7648 6.6643 6.7108
April 6.8383 6.7371 6.7807
May 6.8434 6.7503 6.8053
June 6.8585 6.6909 6.7873
July 6.9118 6.7921 6.8528
August 7.0497 6.8960 6.9641
September 7.2351 7.0526 7.1749
October 7.3332 7.2299 7.2779
November 7.4119 7.2859 7.3311
December 7.5611 7.4164 7.5047