YEARLY HIGH
0.1872 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1147 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1479 BOB

2019 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1849 to the December average rate of 0.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1872 was down 50.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3758, 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 936 BOB
2018 Average 1,319 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 573 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.62 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1918
0.1087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BOB 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 0.1676, compared to 0.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0414 BOB (High: 0.1561 / Low: 0.1147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.1159 / Low: 0.1153).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1849) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3638), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1789 (-49.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1849
2018 Avg (January) 0.3638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1872 0.1829 0.1849
February 0.1860 0.1743 0.1803
March 0.1739 0.1574 0.1675
April 0.1662 0.1508 0.1607
May 0.1557 0.1526 0.1541
June 0.1632 0.1532 0.1582
July 0.1664 0.1576 0.1630
August 0.1561 0.1147 0.1341
September 0.1251 0.1161 0.1221
October 0.1201 0.1154 0.1183
November 0.1164 0.1152 0.1159
December 0.1159 0.1153 0.1156