YEARLY HIGH
6.3058 ARS
YEARLY LOW
3.8766 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0036 ARS

2019 MAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 6.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 3.8766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4293 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9196 to the December average rate of 6.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.3058 was up 43.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,529 ARS
2018 Average 14,926 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 19,383 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,146.34 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.4447
3.6900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 4.3143, compared to 5.6928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.7127 ARS (High: 6.3058 / Low: 4.5931). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0615 ARS (High: 6.2099 / Low: 6.1484).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7127
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0615

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 0.1253 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.4341) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1496), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2845 (+72.53%).

2019 Avg (August) 5.4341
2018 Avg (August) 3.1496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9561 3.8766 3.9196
February 4.1657 3.8954 4.0191
March 4.5455 4.1469 4.2941
April 4.7365 4.3275 4.4699
May 4.6870 4.5682 4.6352
June 4.6674 4.4265 4.5481
July 4.5730 4.3448 4.4229
August 6.3058 4.5931 5.4341
September 6.1637 5.7240 5.8480
October 6.2128 5.9084 6.0545
November 6.2099 6.1484 6.1821
December 6.2569 6.1800 6.2151