YEARLY HIGH
1.1041 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8580 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9038 SBD

2014 ARS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.8580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2461 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0382 to the December average rate of 0.8855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1041 was down 23.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,520 SBD
2013 Average 6,567 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,290 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,230.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0553
0.8500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SBD 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 0.9317, compared to 0.8760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2022 SBD (High: 1.1041 / Low: 0.9019). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SBD (High: 0.9122 / Low: 0.9067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2022
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.0382) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3963 (-27.62%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.0382
2013 Avg (January) 1.4345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1041 0.9019 1.0382
February 0.9361 0.9046 0.9245
March 0.9245 0.9073 0.9172
April 0.9122 0.9067 0.9090
May 0.9180 0.9036 0.9091
June 0.9033 0.8873 0.8925
July 0.8946 0.8830 0.8875
August 0.8806 0.8581 0.8703
September 0.8751 0.8580 0.8671
October 0.8759 0.8656 0.8712
November 0.8778 0.8656 0.8741
December 0.9005 0.8731 0.8855