YEARLY HIGH
0.1410 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0908 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1098 ARS

2018 AOA to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1066 to the December average rate of 0.1224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1410 was up 21.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 705 ARS
2017 Average 499 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 454 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.86 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1393
0.0886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0999, compared to 0.1197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0375 ARS (High: 0.1402 / Low: 0.1027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ARS (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0938).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+30.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1350
2017 Avg (September) 0.1039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1147 0.0946 0.1066
February 0.0956 0.0932 0.0944
March 0.0955 0.0938 0.0944
April 0.0942 0.0908 0.0928
May 0.1087 0.0917 0.1013
June 0.1173 0.1042 0.1101
July 0.1161 0.1067 0.1091
August 0.1402 0.1027 0.1122
September 0.1410 0.1286 0.1350
October 0.1332 0.1166 0.1222
November 0.1259 0.1141 0.1173
December 0.1244 0.1178 0.1224