2018 ARS to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |