2018 ARS to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0544 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.0242 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0383 BSD

2018 ARS to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0526 to the December average rate of 0.0265, 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 0.0544 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0661, 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 272 BSD

2017 Average 303 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 121 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.72 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0553

0.0233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BSD 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 0.0470, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0109 BSD (High: 0.0367 / Low: 0.0258). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BSD (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0491).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0526) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-16.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0526

2017 Avg (January) 0.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0544	0.0509	0.0526
February	0.0516	0.0495	0.0504
March	0.0497	0.0491	0.0495
April	0.0497	0.0487	0.0494
May	0.0483	0.0400	0.0426
June	0.0402	0.0346	0.0376
July	0.0368	0.0345	0.0362
August	0.0367	0.0258	0.0337
September	0.0271	0.0242	0.0260
October	0.0279	0.0253	0.0270
November	0.0283	0.0256	0.0275
December	0.0274	0.0261	0.0265