YEARLY HIGH
0.0971 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0688 ANG

2018 ARS to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0939 to the December average rate of 0.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0971 was down 17.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1179, 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 485 ANG
2017 Average 539 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 215 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.32 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0986
0.0423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to ANG 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 0.0841, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0204 ANG (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0476). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ANG (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-16.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0939
2017 Avg (January) 0.1119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0971 0.0908 0.0939
February 0.0922 0.0883 0.0900
March 0.0887 0.0876 0.0883
April 0.0887 0.0869 0.0882
May 0.0864 0.0718 0.0764
June 0.0721 0.0628 0.0679
July 0.0680 0.0627 0.0666
August 0.0680 0.0476 0.0622
September 0.0501 0.0430 0.0477
October 0.0496 0.0450 0.0480
November 0.0502 0.0454 0.0488
December 0.0486 0.0463 0.0470