YEARLY HIGH
19.3888 ARS
YEARLY LOW
8.9906 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4127 ARS

2018 FJD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 19.3888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 8.9906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3982 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4070 to the December average rate of 17.8070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.3888 was up 106.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,944 ARS
2017 Average 40,233 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 44,953 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,990.79 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.0263
8.5326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 10.5417, compared to 16.2836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.4056 ARS (High: 18.3521 / Low: 12.9466). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2242 ARS (High: 10.0181 / Low: 9.7939).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.4056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8922 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.1518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6094 (+112.49%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.1518
2017 Avg (September) 8.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8487 8.9906 9.4070
February 10.0271 9.6839 9.8243
March 10.0756 9.8393 9.9579
April 10.0181 9.7939 9.9192
May 12.0361 9.9928 11.3249
June 13.7238 12.0043 12.8168
July 13.7666 12.9698 13.1652
August 18.3521 12.9466 14.1486
September 19.3888 17.4216 18.1518
October 18.6196 16.7290 17.2597
November 18.4654 16.5246 17.1696
December 18.0540 17.4228 17.8070