YEARLY HIGH
80.5252 ARS
YEARLY LOW
47.2805 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.4224 ARS

2019 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 80.5252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 47.2805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2447 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2139 to the December average rate of 78.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 80.5252 was up 49.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 53.8302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,626 ARS
2018 Average 185,997 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 236,402 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,223.69 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

81.4310
45.1941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 53.6009, compared to 69.2439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.6431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.2439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 18.9384 ARS (High: 72.6404 / Low: 53.7021). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4558 ARS (High: 77.4740 / Low: 76.0182).

August Spread (Volatile) ±18.9384
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4558

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 2.5095 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 78.4112) against the same month in 2018 (average: 47.8890), the exchange rate shifted by +30.5223 (+63.74%).

2019 Avg (December) 78.4112
2018 Avg (December) 47.8890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2213 47.2805 48.2139
February 51.8976 48.2116 49.8796
March 57.6983 52.3919 54.3609
April 59.2053 54.0189 56.0982
May 59.1616 56.1233 57.6500
June 57.1209 53.7659 55.4024
July 53.9520 52.0800 52.8929
August 72.6404 53.7021 63.3326
September 72.3471 67.6347 69.9312
October 77.0728 70.5497 74.0338
November 77.4740 76.0182 76.8617
December 80.5252 77.0300 78.4112