YEARLY HIGH
0.4758 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.2120 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3347 SVC

2018 ARS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.2120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2638 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4605 to the December average rate of 0.2315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4758 was down 17.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5795, 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 2,379 SVC
2017 Average 2,650 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 1,060 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,319.23 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4838
0.2039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SVC 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 0.4115, compared to 0.2579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0949 SVC (High: 0.3208 / Low: 0.2259). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SVC (High: 0.4348 / Low: 0.4295).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0677 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5507), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0902 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4605
2017 Avg (January) 0.5507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4758 0.4451 0.4605
February 0.4518 0.4327 0.4414
March 0.4348 0.4295 0.4328
April 0.4346 0.4259 0.4322
May 0.4236 0.3498 0.3727
June 0.3514 0.3027 0.3292
July 0.3218 0.3021 0.3169
August 0.3208 0.2259 0.2949
September 0.2376 0.2120 0.2272
October 0.2443 0.2216 0.2364
November 0.2474 0.2239 0.2408
December 0.2396 0.2282 0.2315