YEARLY HIGH
0.3792 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1659 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2593 ARS

2018 ALL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.3792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2133 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1737 to the December average rate of 0.3484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 100.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3792 was up 119.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,896 ARS
2017 Average 700 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 829 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,066.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3733
0.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.2010, compared to 0.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1074 ARS (High: 0.3584 / Low: 0.2510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ARS (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1896).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1074
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2015 (+131.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3552
2017 Avg (September) 0.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1832 0.1659 0.1737
February 0.1882 0.1808 0.1845
March 0.1927 0.1863 0.1900
April 0.1937 0.1896 0.1921
May 0.2354 0.1946 0.2192
June 0.2671 0.2321 0.2466
July 0.2673 0.2517 0.2562
August 0.3584 0.2510 0.2742
September 0.3792 0.3380 0.3552
October 0.3621 0.3259 0.3396
November 0.3559 0.3212 0.3316
December 0.3549 0.3336 0.3484