YEARLY HIGH
22.9291 ARS
YEARLY LOW
10.2686 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6433 ARS

2018 AWG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 22.9291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.2686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6605 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6143 to the December average rate of 20.9989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.9291 was up 114.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.7082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,645 ARS
2017 Average 46,124 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 51,343 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,302.70 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.5334
9.5308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 12.0695, compared to 19.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.3986 ARS (High: 21.6095 / Low: 15.2110). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1460 ARS (High: 11.4146 / Low: 11.2685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.3986
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8867 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 21.4499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8502 (+123.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 21.4499
2017 Avg (September) 9.5996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9752 10.2686 10.6143
February 11.3274 10.8090 11.0727
March 11.4146 11.2685 11.3251
April 11.5087 11.2586 11.3355
May 13.9642 11.5700 13.1687
June 16.1611 13.9296 14.9010
July 16.1958 15.1695 15.4390
August 21.6095 15.2110 16.6579
September 22.9291 20.5535 21.4499
October 21.9303 19.9344 20.5632
November 21.7061 19.6528 20.1933
December 21.3051 20.2966 20.9989