2018 ARS to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.3245 AMD

YEARLY LOW

11.7024 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4629 AMD

2018 ARS to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 26.3245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 11.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6221 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4128 to the December average rate of 12.8231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.3245 was down 18.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.1860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,623 AMD

2017 Average 146,159 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 58,512 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,110.43 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.6982

11.2730

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AMD 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 22.6691, compared to 14.2568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.1757 AMD (High: 17.6403 / Low: 12.4646). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 AMD (High: 23.8630 / Low: 23.5955).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.1757

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.6915 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.4128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.5484), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1356 (-16.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 25.4128

2017 Avg (January) 30.5484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.3245	24.4746	25.4128
February	24.8273	23.7778	24.2781
March	23.8630	23.5955	23.7674
April	23.9339	23.4113	23.7662
May	23.4567	19.3259	20.6239
June	19.4247	16.6746	18.1659
July	17.6802	16.6462	17.4257
August	17.6403	12.4646	16.2500
September	13.1077	11.7024	12.5584
October	13.5851	12.2790	13.1042
November	13.7689	12.4082	13.3794
December	13.2786	12.6290	12.8231