YEARLY HIGH
0.0766 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0548 NZD

2018 ARS to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0726 to the December average rate of 0.0389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0766 was down 19.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0951, 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 383 NZD
2017 Average 426 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 183 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.09 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0760
0.0355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NZD 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 0.0656, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0158 NZD (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 NZD (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0381).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-17.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0726
2017 Avg (January) 0.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0766 0.0691 0.0726
February 0.0707 0.0680 0.0691
March 0.0688 0.0673 0.0682
April 0.0698 0.0671 0.0683
May 0.0690 0.0572 0.0613
June 0.0574 0.0511 0.0542
July 0.0543 0.0510 0.0533
August 0.0547 0.0388 0.0506
September 0.0413 0.0366 0.0393
October 0.0427 0.0384 0.0414
November 0.0424 0.0378 0.0406
December 0.0396 0.0381 0.0389