YEARLY HIGH
29.2756 ARS
YEARLY LOW
13.8396 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7618 ARS

2018 BND to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 29.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.8396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4360 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3811 to the December average rate of 24.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.2756 was up 103.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,378 ARS
2017 Average 60,054 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 69,198 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,180.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.4761
13.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 16.0328, compared to 23.4908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.5987 ARS (High: 25.6404 / Low: 18.0417). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2777 ARS (High: 15.5072 / Low: 15.2294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.5987
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2044 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 26.1290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.7714), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3577 (+104.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 26.1290
2017 Avg (September) 12.7714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0144 13.8396 14.3811
February 15.3041 14.7554 15.0231
March 15.4947 15.1809 15.3684
April 15.5072 15.2294 15.3740
May 18.7722 14.9783 17.4400
June 21.4223 17.0389 18.6104
July 21.4683 18.0344 19.5160
August 25.6404 18.0417 19.8356
September 29.2756 24.3834 26.1290
October 27.9871 25.3475 26.2857
November 27.3201 23.1183 25.0813
December 27.4519 23.1831 24.0974