YEARLY HIGH
0.1093 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0487 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0769 BZD

2018 ARS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1058 to the December average rate of 0.0533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1093 was down 17.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1331, 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 547 BZD
2017 Average 609 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 244 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.02 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1112
0.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BZD 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 0.0945, compared to 0.0593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0218 BZD (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0519). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BZD (High: 0.0999 / Low: 0.0987).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0207 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1058
2017 Avg (January) 0.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1093 0.1022 0.1058
February 0.1038 0.0994 0.1014
March 0.0999 0.0987 0.0994
April 0.0998 0.0978 0.0993
May 0.0973 0.0804 0.0856
June 0.0807 0.0695 0.0756
July 0.0739 0.0694 0.0728
August 0.0737 0.0519 0.0677
September 0.0546 0.0487 0.0522
October 0.0561 0.0509 0.0543
November 0.0570 0.0516 0.0554
December 0.0552 0.0526 0.0533