YEARLY HIGH
0.0855 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0380 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0581 ARS

2018 AMD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0855 was up 115.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 427 ARS
2017 Average 172 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 190 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.32 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0838
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0448, compared to 0.0714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0235 ARS (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0567). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0419).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0437 (+121.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0797
2017 Avg (September) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0380 0.0394
February 0.0421 0.0403 0.0412
March 0.0424 0.0419 0.0421
April 0.0427 0.0418 0.0421
May 0.0517 0.0426 0.0486
June 0.0600 0.0515 0.0552
July 0.0601 0.0566 0.0574
August 0.0802 0.0567 0.0619
September 0.0855 0.0763 0.0797
October 0.0814 0.0736 0.0763
November 0.0806 0.0726 0.0748
December 0.0792 0.0753 0.0780