YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 ARS

2018 KMF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0961 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0978 was up 109.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 489 ARS
2017 Average 191 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 8 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.73 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0957
0.0427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0529, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0883 ARS (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ARS (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0501).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0496 (+118.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0912
2017 Avg (September) 0.0417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0496 0.0450 0.0471
February 0.0504 0.0491 0.0497
March 0.0513 0.0499 0.0506
April 0.0508 0.0501 0.0504
May 0.0607 0.0510 0.0566
June 0.0679 0.0590 0.0631
July 0.0681 0.0645 0.0656
August 0.0909 0.0640 0.0699
September 0.0978 0.0865 0.0912
October 0.0927 0.0824 0.0864
November 0.0899 0.0016 0.0813
December 0.0889 0.0843 0.0874