YEARLY HIGH
0.8652 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.5371 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6953 ARS

2019 KGS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.8652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3281 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5438 to the December average rate of 0.8586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8652 was up 42.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,326 ARS
2018 Average 2,053 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,686 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,640.51 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8901
0.5124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.6031, compared to 0.7874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2290 ARS (High: 0.8652 / Low: 0.6362). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 ARS (High: 0.8610 / Low: 0.8563).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2290
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.7481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3098 (+70.70%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.7481
2018 Avg (August) 0.4382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5504 0.5371 0.5438
February 0.5775 0.5408 0.5583
March 0.6387 0.5799 0.6010
April 0.6670 0.6059 0.6272
May 0.6589 0.6460 0.6526
June 0.6538 0.6102 0.6356
July 0.6300 0.5973 0.6097
August 0.8652 0.6362 0.7481
September 0.8543 0.7937 0.8125
October 0.8602 0.8251 0.8392
November 0.8602 0.8530 0.8564
December 0.8610 0.8563 0.8586