YEARLY HIGH
4.2671 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.5839 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3234 ARS

2019 LSL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.2671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.5839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6832 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6910 to the December average rate of 4.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2671 was up 46.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.9059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,336 ARS
2018 Average 10,472 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 12,920 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,415.86 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.2958
2.5451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 2.9165, compared to 3.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9995 ARS (High: 3.9502 / Low: 2.9507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0849 ARS (High: 2.8237 / Low: 2.7388).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9995
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1180 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.1499) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6509), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4990 (+56.55%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.1499
2018 Avg (December) 2.6509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7960 2.5839 2.6910
February 2.8237 2.7388 2.7823
March 3.0444 2.7675 2.8750
April 3.1869 2.9448 3.0446
May 3.1570 3.0324 3.1122
June 3.0956 2.9306 2.9941
July 3.1028 2.9411 3.0195
August 3.9502 2.9507 3.4439
September 3.9137 3.6929 3.8096
October 4.0987 3.7599 3.9245
November 4.1007 3.9461 4.0338
December 4.2671 4.0343 4.1499