YEARLY HIGH
0.6714 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3441 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4957 NAD

2018 ARS to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.3441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3274 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6417 to the December average rate of 0.3766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6714 was down 26.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9168, 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 3,357 NAD
2017 Average 4,029 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,720 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,636.81 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6682
0.3501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NAD 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 0.5755, compared to 0.4159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1552 NAD (High: 0.5276 / Low: 0.3724). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 NAD (High: 0.3838 / Low: 0.3651).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1552
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0922 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6417) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2106 (-24.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6417
2017 Avg (January) 0.8523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6714 0.6026 0.6417
February 0.6208 0.5729 0.5967
March 0.5963 0.5770 0.5863
April 0.6143 0.5865 0.5979
May 0.5984 0.4911 0.5331
June 0.5124 0.4758 0.4973
July 0.4981 0.4766 0.4873
August 0.5276 0.3724 0.4717
September 0.4019 0.3441 0.3795
October 0.4110 0.3584 0.3921
November 0.4057 0.3557 0.3883
December 0.3838 0.3651 0.3766