YEARLY HIGH
2.0614 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.2947 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6430 ARS

2019 ETB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 2.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7668 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3175 to the December average rate of 1.8998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0614 was up 38.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,307 ARS
2018 Average 5,069 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 6,473 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,833.86 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0621
1.2498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.4446, compared to 1.8413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.5366 ARS (High: 2.0614 / Low: 1.5248). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 ARS (High: 1.5726 / Low: 1.5326).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5366
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.7854) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7050 (+65.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.7854
2018 Avg (August) 1.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3401 1.2947 1.3175
February 1.3912 1.3031 1.3466
March 1.5311 1.3924 1.4463
April 1.5846 1.4415 1.4961
May 1.5726 1.5326 1.5522
June 1.5550 1.4573 1.5090
July 1.5149 1.4294 1.4643
August 2.0614 1.5248 1.7854
September 2.0250 1.8776 1.9262
October 2.0200 1.9532 1.9779
November 2.0214 1.9561 1.9944
December 1.9694 1.8723 1.8998