YEARLY HIGH
1158.2239 IRR
YEARLY LOW
699.0470 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
902.2539 IRR

2019 ARS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1158.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 699.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 459.1769 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1132.4509 to the December average rate of 704.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1158.2239 was down 40.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 1936.8248, 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 5,791,120 IRR
2018 Average 7,648,852 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,495,235 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,295,884.50 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1175.2875
661.2483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to IRR 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 1023.6127, compared to 780.8952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 242.7176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1023.6127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 780.8952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 251.5160 IRR (High: 950.5630 / Low: 699.0470). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6365 IRR (High: 705.7973 / Low: 702.1608).

August Spread (Volatile) ±251.5160
December Spread (Stable) ±3.6365

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 175.1515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -175.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1132.4509) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1897.0832), the exchange rate shifted by -764.6323 (-40.31%).

2019 Avg (January) 1132.4509
2018 Avg (January) 1897.0832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1158.2239 1113.6983 1132.4509
February 1133.3782 1061.7561 1099.0014
March 1067.6232 959.7675 1022.5171
April 1020.8331 918.7815 980.5292
May 955.1561 930.0512 940.4264
June 995.8019 937.5000 966.7512
July 1013.8454 959.8988 992.9273
August 950.5630 699.0470 817.7759
September 762.2125 707.6114 744.3528
October 733.3263 702.6600 720.4872
November 708.4853 702.5737 705.7429
December 705.7973 702.1608 704.0849