YEARLY HIGH
0.2199 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1348 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1753 SBD

2019 ARS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2170 to the December average rate of 0.1385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2199 was down 47.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4220, 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 1,100 SBD
2018 Average 1,500 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 674 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2249
0.1307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SBD 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 0.1977, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0505 SBD (High: 0.1853 / Low: 0.1348). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1375).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2170) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1920 (-46.93%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2170
2018 Avg (January) 0.4090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2199 0.2125 0.2170
February 0.2167 0.2065 0.2117
March 0.2044 0.1854 0.1971
April 0.1971 0.1776 0.1894
May 0.1847 0.1805 0.1826
June 0.1943 0.1825 0.1883
July 0.1992 0.1863 0.1943
August 0.1853 0.1348 0.1589
September 0.1490 0.1368 0.1456
October 0.1447 0.1375 0.1415
November 0.1397 0.1364 0.1387
December 0.1391 0.1375 0.1385