YEARLY HIGH
0.5693 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2898 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4064 ARS

2018 INR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.5693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2795 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2986 to the December average rate of 0.5344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5693 was up 89.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 142,331 ARS
2017 Average 63,642 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 72,446 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,885.19 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5584
0.2750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.3278, compared to 0.4849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1502 ARS (High: 0.5451 / Low: 0.3948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 ARS (High: 0.3139 / Low: 0.3091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1502
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2673 (+99.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5348
2017 Avg (September) 0.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3090 0.2898 0.2986
February 0.3114 0.3027 0.3077
March 0.3139 0.3091 0.3108
April 0.3112 0.3025 0.3083
May 0.3701 0.3100 0.3486
June 0.4221 0.3706 0.3930
July 0.4230 0.3967 0.4021
August 0.5451 0.3948 0.4291
September 0.5693 0.5132 0.5348
October 0.5380 0.4845 0.5027
November 0.5518 0.4861 0.5063
December 0.5473 0.5180 0.5344