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2018 ARS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ARS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 86.6493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 39.4411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2081 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2888 to the December average rate of 43.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.6493 was down 7.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.7377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
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ARS to CDF 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: JanâJun) was 75.8021, compared to 47.9438 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanâJun) by a margin of 27.8582 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17.2843 CDF (High: 59.6688 / Low: 42.3845). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0225 CDF (High: 80.5838 / Low: 79.5613).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 12.3706 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 84.2888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.4132), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8757 (+10.31%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.6493 | 81.1891 | 84.2888 |
| February | 82.9823 | 80.0620 | 81.2346 |
| March | 80.5838 | 79.5613 | 79.9938 |
| April | 80.2406 | 78.5723 | 79.7774 |
| May | 77.9642 | 64.5690 | 68.7730 |
| June | 64.8276 | 55.9402 | 60.7449 |
| July | 60.5733 | 55.7741 | 58.6860 |
| August | 59.6688 | 42.3845 | 54.8282 |
| September | 44.5736 | 39.4411 | 42.4576 |
| October | 45.4909 | 41.3857 | 43.9978 |
| November | 46.2105 | 41.1954 | 44.6858 |
| December | 44.5465 | 42.4694 | 43.0076 |