YEARLY HIGH
0.4437 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.2153 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3292 SEK

2018 ARS to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.2153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2283 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4237 to the December average rate of 0.2391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4437 was down 25.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5967, 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 2,218 SEK
2017 Average 2,592 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 1,077 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,141.63 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4428
0.2135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SEK 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 0.3932, compared to 0.2652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0967 SEK (High: 0.3321 / Low: 0.2354). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SEK (High: 0.2467 / Low: 0.2354).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1395 (-24.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4237
2017 Avg (January) 0.5631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4437 0.4014 0.4237
February 0.4123 0.3992 0.4058
March 0.4152 0.4028 0.4077
April 0.4261 0.4119 0.4181
May 0.4270 0.3456 0.3729
June 0.3536 0.3097 0.3312
July 0.3265 0.3092 0.3196
August 0.3321 0.2354 0.3057
September 0.2483 0.2153 0.2326
October 0.2553 0.2266 0.2445
November 0.2574 0.2326 0.2494
December 0.2467 0.2354 0.2391