YEARLY HIGH
0.0401 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 GBP

2018 ARS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0381 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0401 was down 24.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0532, 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 201 GBP
2017 Average 236 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 93 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.68 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0399
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to GBP 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 0.0341, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0085 GBP (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GBP (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0206).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-25.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0381
2017 Avg (January) 0.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0358 0.0381
February 0.0368 0.0355 0.0361
March 0.0360 0.0348 0.0354
April 0.0355 0.0345 0.0351
May 0.0355 0.0295 0.0316
June 0.0301 0.0262 0.0283
July 0.0280 0.0262 0.0275
August 0.0284 0.0198 0.0262
September 0.0210 0.0186 0.0199
October 0.0218 0.0194 0.0208
November 0.0219 0.0200 0.0213
December 0.0215 0.0206 0.0209