YEARLY HIGH
30.1160 ARS
YEARLY LOW
18.4520 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0679 ARS

2019 BBD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 30.1160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 18.4520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6640 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6815 to the December average rate of 29.9007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.1160 was up 45.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.6420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,580 ARS
2018 Average 70,251 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 92,260 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,320.00 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.0226
17.5596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 20.7169, compared to 27.4188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.9686 ARS (High: 30.1160 / Low: 22.1474). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1545 ARS (High: 29.9825 / Low: 29.8280).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.9686
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6404 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 26.0500) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.9303), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1196 (+74.48%).

2019 Avg (August) 26.0500
2018 Avg (August) 14.9303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9032 18.4520 18.6815
February 19.8280 18.5750 19.1711
March 21.9350 19.9115 20.6402
April 22.9135 20.8068 21.5409
May 22.6359 22.1938 22.4195
June 22.4560 21.1840 21.8483
July 21.9320 20.7650 21.2079
August 30.1160 22.1474 26.0500
September 29.7515 27.6480 28.2972
October 29.9611 28.7082 29.2255
November 29.9648 29.7148 29.8316
December 29.9825 29.8280 29.9007