YEARLY HIGH
0.0544 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0458 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0490 ARS

2012 XPF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0467 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0544 was up 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 ARS
2011 Average 241 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 229 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.11 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0543
0.0460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0477, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0463). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ARS (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0480).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0536) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+13.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0536
2011 Avg (December) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0458 0.0467
February 0.0490 0.0474 0.0482
March 0.0488 0.0476 0.0482
April 0.0489 0.0480 0.0484
May 0.0490 0.0463 0.0477
June 0.0481 0.0462 0.0470
July 0.0478 0.0462 0.0469
August 0.0489 0.0468 0.0478
September 0.0514 0.0489 0.0503
October 0.0518 0.0507 0.0514
November 0.0525 0.0508 0.0515
December 0.0544 0.0525 0.0536