YEARLY HIGH
0.0542 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0332 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 BBD

2019 ARS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0535 to the December average rate of 0.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0542 was down 50.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1087, 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 271 BBD
2018 Average 382 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 166 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0555
0.0314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0485, compared to 0.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0332). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0334).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0535) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0518 (-49.16%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0535
2018 Avg (January) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0542 0.0529 0.0535
February 0.0538 0.0504 0.0522
March 0.0502 0.0456 0.0485
April 0.0481 0.0436 0.0465
May 0.0451 0.0442 0.0446
June 0.0472 0.0445 0.0458
July 0.0482 0.0456 0.0472
August 0.0452 0.0332 0.0388
September 0.0362 0.0336 0.0353
October 0.0348 0.0334 0.0342
November 0.0337 0.0334 0.0335
December 0.0335 0.0334 0.0334