YEARLY HIGH
27.9979 SYP
YEARLY LOW
12.4827 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7019 SYP

2018 ARS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 27.9979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 12.4827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5152 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1130 to the December average rate of 13.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.9979 was down 7.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.3381, 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 139,990 SYP
2017 Average 98,908 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 62,413 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,576.21 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.4873
11.9958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SYP 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 24.2187, compared to 15.1850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.5991 SYP (High: 18.8939 / Low: 13.2948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3051 SYP (High: 25.5807 / Low: 25.2756).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.5991
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3051

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 3.9939 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.1130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4711), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6419 (+101.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.1130
2017 Avg (January) 13.4711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9979 26.2175 27.1130
February 26.6002 25.4702 25.9741
March 25.5807 25.2756 25.4750
April 25.5924 25.0603 25.4419
May 24.8671 20.6006 21.9343
June 20.6827 17.8264 19.3741
July 18.9343 17.8114 18.6531
August 18.8939 13.2948 17.3640
September 13.9781 12.4827 13.3701
October 14.3489 13.0459 13.9191
November 14.5568 13.1779 14.1787
December 14.0963 13.4251 13.6251