YEARLY HIGH
0.1112 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.0516 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0792 FJD

2018 ARS to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1064 to the December average rate of 0.0562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1112 was down 19.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1378, 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 556 FJD
2017 Average 624 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 258 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.25 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1115
0.0500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to FJD 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 0.0960, compared to 0.0624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0228 FJD (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 FJD (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0554).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-18.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1064
2017 Avg (January) 0.1311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1112 0.1015 0.1064
February 0.1033 0.0997 0.1018
March 0.1016 0.0992 0.1004
April 0.1021 0.0998 0.1008
May 0.1001 0.0831 0.0886
June 0.0833 0.0729 0.0782
July 0.0771 0.0726 0.0760
August 0.0772 0.0545 0.0711
September 0.0574 0.0516 0.0552
October 0.0598 0.0537 0.0580
November 0.0605 0.0542 0.0583
December 0.0574 0.0554 0.0562