YEARLY HIGH
415.9758 SLL
YEARLY LOW
203.2266 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.7779 SLL

2018 ARS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 415.9758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 203.2266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 212.7491 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.4983 to the December average rate of 221.9676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 415.9758 was down 15.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 494.4574, 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 2,079,879 SLL
2017 Average 2,262,483 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,016,133 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,063,745.74 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

422.0686
199.2254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SLL 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 356.8593, compared to 228.6965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 128.1628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 356.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.6965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 95.7077 SLL (High: 313.9655 / Low: 218.2579). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7749 SLL (High: 383.8556 / Low: 377.0807).

June Spread (Volatile) ±95.7077
April Spread (Stable) ±6.7749

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 72.1510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.1510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 403.4983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 434.2022), the exchange rate shifted by -30.7039 (-7.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 403.4983
2017 Avg (January) 434.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.9758 390.1134 403.4983
February 395.9943 379.1696 387.0199
March 384.4133 375.9535 379.7194
April 383.8556 377.0807 380.1260
May 376.5582 311.5185 331.4715
June 313.9655 218.2579 259.3204
July 238.9810 217.7905 231.5229
August 304.5759 216.6000 243.1568
September 227.7292 203.2266 217.7957
October 233.7568 212.5423 226.7442
November 237.1731 214.6768 230.9915
December 229.6501 218.7174 221.9676