2018 ARS to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0723 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0331 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0514 SGD

2018 ARS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0696 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0723 was down 21.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0925, 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 361 SGD

2017 Average 419 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 166 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.73 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0730

0.0322

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ARS to SGD 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0148 SGD (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SGD (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0645).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-22.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0696

2017 Avg (January) 0.0900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0723	0.0666	0.0696
February	0.0679	0.0653	0.0666
March	0.0656	0.0645	0.0651
April	0.0656	0.0644	0.0650
May	0.0644	0.0534	0.0570
June	0.0537	0.0472	0.0507
July	0.0502	0.0471	0.0494
August	0.0501	0.0353	0.0462
September	0.0372	0.0331	0.0356
October	0.0386	0.0348	0.0373
November	0.0390	0.0352	0.0379
December	0.0374	0.0358	0.0363