2018 AUD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 29.8196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 14.4034.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4162 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1214 to the December average rate of 27.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.8196 was up 99.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to ARS 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 16.6053, compared to 24.9647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3594 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.9622 ARS (High: 28.1301 / Low: 20.1679). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3973 ARS (High: 15.7198 / Low: 15.3224).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4752 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 27.7621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7349), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0272 (+102.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9004 | 14.4034 | 15.1214 |
| February | 15.8345 | 15.3368 | 15.6005 |
| March | 15.9468 | 15.4307 | 15.6804 |
| April | 15.7198 | 15.3224 | 15.5449 |
| May | 18.8751 | 15.4948 | 17.7308 |
| June | 21.3858 | 18.8833 | 19.9536 |
| July | 21.4191 | 20.1437 | 20.4523 |
| August | 28.1301 | 20.1679 | 21.8686 |
| September | 29.8196 | 26.3272 | 27.7621 |
| October | 28.5317 | 25.4198 | 26.2869 |
| November | 28.2312 | 25.5063 | 26.3542 |
| December | 27.8943 | 26.4805 | 27.0638 |