YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 ARS

2018 MGA to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0121 was up 98.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 ARS
2017 Average 27 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 28 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.07 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0119
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 ARS (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ARS (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0113) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+96.57%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0113
2017 Avg (September) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0061 0.0056 0.0059
February 0.0064 0.0060 0.0063
March 0.0066 0.0063 0.0064
April 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0077 0.0064 0.0072
June 0.0087 0.0074 0.0079
July 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
August 0.0116 0.0083 0.0090
September 0.0121 0.0109 0.0113
October 0.0115 0.0101 0.0106
November 0.0108 0.0098 0.0101
December 0.0109 0.0100 0.0106