2018 ARS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.4177 LBP

YEARLY LOW

36.6603 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.8793 LBP

2018 ARS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 82.4177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 36.6603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7574 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.7154 to the December average rate of 39.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 82.4177 was down 17.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 100.1728, 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 412,088 LBP

2017 Average 456,973 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 183,302 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,786.83 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.7574

35.2532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LBP 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 71.1745, compared to 44.5841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.5905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.1745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 16.4290 LBP (High: 55.4938 / Low: 39.0648). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0379 LBP (High: 75.3991 / Low: 74.3612).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.4290

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0379

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 11.7138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 79.7154) against the same month in 2017 (average: 94.9020), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1867 (-16.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 79.7154

2017 Avg (January) 94.9020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.4177	76.9896	79.7154
February	78.1303	75.1299	76.3608
March	75.3991	74.3612	74.9352
April	75.3388	73.5248	74.7043
May	73.4559	60.4484	64.4531
June	60.8426	52.4699	56.8785
July	55.5739	52.1765	54.7526
August	55.4938	39.0648	51.0090
September	41.1256	36.6603	39.2952
October	42.1808	38.3395	40.8755
November	42.8384	38.6431	41.6469
December	41.4290	39.3608	39.9252