YEARLY HIGH
29.8196 ARS
YEARLY LOW
14.4034 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7850 ARS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 149,098 ARS
2017 Average 63,547 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 72,017 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,080.94 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.0262
13.8573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.9622
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 27.7621
2017 Avg (September) 13.7349

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