YEARLY HIGH
0.0713 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0484 ARS

2018 CRC to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0335 to the December average rate of 0.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 88.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0713 was up 110.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356 ARS
2017 Average 146 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 162 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.05 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0699
0.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0199 ARS (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0481). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ARS (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0353).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+122.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0666
2017 Avg (September) 0.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0346 0.0325 0.0335
February 0.0355 0.0340 0.0347
March 0.0358 0.0353 0.0356
April 0.0363 0.0355 0.0358
May 0.0441 0.0365 0.0416
June 0.0510 0.0439 0.0470
July 0.0511 0.0479 0.0487
August 0.0679 0.0481 0.0526
September 0.0713 0.0633 0.0666
October 0.0682 0.0591 0.0626
November 0.0647 0.0568 0.0596
December 0.0643 0.0610 0.0632