YEARLY HIGH
32.1604 ARS
YEARLY LOW
14.7045 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5658 ARS

2018 CAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 32.1604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.7045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4559 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2899 to the December average rate of 28.1066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 83.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.1604 was up 110.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160,802 ARS
2017 Average 63,950 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 73,523 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,279.31 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.0415
13.8579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 16.8626, compared to 26.2690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.8567 ARS (High: 29.8263 / Low: 20.9696). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3989 ARS (High: 15.7960 / Low: 15.3971).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.8567
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1859 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 29.6096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5927 (+111.24%).

2018 Avg (September) 29.6096
2017 Avg (September) 14.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9562 14.7045 15.2899
February 15.9363 15.5343 15.7674
March 15.7960 15.3971 15.6376
April 16.0883 15.6351 15.8868
May 19.5292 16.1219 18.2931
June 21.9735 19.2315 20.3009
July 22.0180 20.6587 21.0339
August 29.8263 20.9696 22.8931
September 32.1604 28.1253 29.6096
October 30.8069 27.2759 28.4236
November 29.4864 26.7737 27.5472
December 28.5369 27.5656 28.1066