YEARLY HIGH
13.6071 YER
YEARLY LOW
6.0641 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5797 YER

2018 ARS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.6071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 6.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5430 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1757 to the December average rate of 6.6228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.6071 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5550, 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 68,035 YER
2017 Average 75,790 YER
Yearly Trough Low 30,321 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,714.77 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8435
5.8305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to YER 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 11.7786, compared to 7.3809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.7195 YER (High: 9.1827 / Low: 6.4631). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2574 YER (High: 12.4377 / Low: 12.1804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7195
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2574

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 1.9413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.1757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7449), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5692 (-16.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.1757
2017 Avg (January) 15.7449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6071 12.7408 13.1757
February 12.9268 12.3802 12.6248
March 13.1370 12.2838 12.4298
April 12.4377 12.1804 12.3650
May 12.0849 10.0147 10.6601
June 10.0518 8.6613 9.4160
July 9.2047 8.6641 9.0670
August 9.1827 6.4631 8.4395
September 6.7952 6.0641 6.4982
October 6.9737 6.3408 6.7653
November 7.0771 6.4058 6.8924
December 6.8526 6.5270 6.6228