2018 ARS to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.5550 NGN

YEARLY LOW

8.7930 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8093 NGN

2018 ARS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 19.5550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 8.7930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7620 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9582 to the December average rate of 9.6304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.5550 was down 8.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.4627, 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 97,775 NGN

2017 Average 100,778 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 43,965 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,810.21 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.9142

8.4429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NGN 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 16.9375, compared to 10.6811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.8787 NGN (High: 13.2255 / Low: 9.3468). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2089 NGN (High: 17.8902 / Low: 17.6813).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8787

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2089

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 2.7719 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.9582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7489 (-3.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.9582

2017 Avg (January) 19.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.5550	18.3304	18.9582
February	18.5950	17.8266	18.1814
March	17.8902	17.6813	17.8155
April	17.8735	17.5041	17.7773
May	17.4120	14.4110	15.3395
June	14.4683	12.4619	13.5530
July	13.2730	12.4308	13.0609
August	13.2255	9.3468	12.1707
September	9.8304	8.7930	9.3989
October	10.1312	9.2160	9.8191
November	10.3039	9.2946	10.0065
December	9.9510	9.4769	9.6304