2018 ARS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

452.3174 LAK

YEARLY LOW

206.4199 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

321.0646 LAK

2018 ARS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 452.3174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 206.4199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.8975 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.5316 to the December average rate of 226.1179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 452.3174 was down 16.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 542.9660, 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 2,261,587 LAK

2017 Average 2,488,072 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 1,032,100 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,229,487.40 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

459.1690

199.5207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LAK 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 391.4130, compared to 250.7161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 140.6969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 391.4130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.7161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 90.3026 LAK (High: 310.1842 / Low: 219.8816). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6024 LAK (High: 412.8254 / Low: 407.2229).

August Spread (Volatile) ±90.3026

March Spread (Stable) ±5.6024

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 65.0278 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -65.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 437.5316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 510.9655), the exchange rate shifted by -73.4339 (-14.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 437.5316

2017 Avg (January) 510.9655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	452.3174	422.4886	437.5316
February	428.7951	410.3794	418.5381
March	412.8254	407.2229	410.6655
April	412.7087	404.8264	410.4914
May	402.1005	333.4887	355.4148
June	336.5214	292.1888	315.8367
July	310.1060	291.3339	305.1840
August	310.1842	219.8816	286.1858
September	231.3069	206.4199	221.1581
October	238.2765	215.8638	230.4778
November	241.7244	218.6429	235.1733
December	233.9488	222.9227	226.1179