2018 ARS to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0974 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.0436 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0685 AWG

2018 ARS to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0943 to the December average rate of 0.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0974 was down 18.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1192, 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 487 AWG

2017 Average 544 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 218 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.86 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0990

0.0419

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ARS to AWG 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 0.0530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0195 AWG (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AWG (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

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 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0943) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0190 (-16.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0943

2017 Avg (January) 0.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0974	0.0911	0.0943
February	0.0925	0.0883	0.0903
March	0.0887	0.0876	0.0883
April	0.0888	0.0869	0.0882
May	0.0864	0.0716	0.0762
June	0.0718	0.0619	0.0673
July	0.0659	0.0617	0.0648
August	0.0657	0.0463	0.0604
September	0.0487	0.0436	0.0467
October	0.0502	0.0456	0.0487
November	0.0509	0.0461	0.0496
December	0.0493	0.0469	0.0476