YEARLY HIGH
8.7187 ARS
YEARLY LOW
5.3413 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9651 ARS

2019 BOB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 8.7187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 5.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3774 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4083 to the December average rate of 8.6517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.7187 was up 45.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,594 ARS
2018 Average 20,334 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 26,707 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,887.09 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9760
5.0840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 5.9956, compared to 7.9345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.3143 ARS (High: 8.7187 / Low: 6.4045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 ARS (High: 8.6747 / Low: 8.6318).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3143
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 0.1865 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 7.5445) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.3235), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2210 (+74.50%).

2019 Avg (August) 7.5445
2018 Avg (August) 4.3235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4686 5.3413 5.4083
February 5.7363 5.3757 5.5473
March 6.3539 5.7499 5.9762
April 6.6304 6.0170 6.2291
May 6.5525 6.4229 6.4900
June 6.5254 6.1286 6.3230
July 6.3456 6.0100 6.1365
August 8.7187 6.4045 7.5445
September 8.6115 7.9921 8.1896
October 8.6638 8.3282 8.4546
November 8.6834 8.5939 8.6301
December 8.6747 8.6318 8.6517