YEARLY HIGH
0.0694 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0335 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0508 AUD

2018 ARS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0694 was down 21.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0881, 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 347 AUD
2017 Average 395 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 168 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.47 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0692
0.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AUD 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 0.0609, compared to 0.0407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0140 AUD (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0355). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AUD (High: 0.0653 / Low: 0.0636).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0844), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0182 (-21.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0662
2017 Avg (January) 0.0844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0629 0.0662
February 0.0652 0.0632 0.0641
March 0.0648 0.0627 0.0638
April 0.0653 0.0636 0.0643
May 0.0645 0.0530 0.0566
June 0.0530 0.0468 0.0502
July 0.0496 0.0467 0.0489
August 0.0496 0.0355 0.0460
September 0.0380 0.0335 0.0361
October 0.0393 0.0350 0.0381
November 0.0392 0.0354 0.0380
December 0.0378 0.0358 0.0370