2018 ARS to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1087 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0484 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0765 BBD

2018 ARS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1053 to the December average rate of 0.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1087 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1323, 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 544 BBD

2017 Average 606 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 242 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.45 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1106

0.0466

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ARS to BBD 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 0.0941, compared to 0.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0217 BBD (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0516). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BBD (High: 0.0993 / Low: 0.0982).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0206 (-16.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1053

2017 Avg (January) 0.1259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1087	0.1018	0.1053
February	0.1033	0.0989	0.1009
March	0.0993	0.0982	0.0989
April	0.0994	0.0973	0.0988
May	0.0966	0.0800	0.0852
June	0.0803	0.0692	0.0752
July	0.0735	0.0691	0.0724
August	0.0734	0.0516	0.0674
September	0.0543	0.0484	0.0519
October	0.0557	0.0507	0.0541
November	0.0565	0.0512	0.0551
December	0.0547	0.0521	0.0529