YEARLY HIGH
0.1469 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0655 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1034 XCD

2018 ARS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1423 to the December average rate of 0.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1469 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 XCD
2017 Average 819 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 327 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.34 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1495
0.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XCD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.1271, compared to 0.0797 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0474 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.1271
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0294 XCD (High: 0.0991 / Low: 0.0698). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 XCD (High: 0.1342 / Low: 0.1326).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0294
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1423) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1423
2017 Avg (January) 0.1701

рдорд╛рд╕рд┐рдХ рд╡рд┐рд╢реНрд▓реЗрд╖рдг

рдкреНрд░рддреНрдпреЗрдХ рдХреЕрд▓реЗрдВрдбрд░ рдорд╣рд┐рдиреНрдпрд╛рд╕рд╛рдареА рд╕рд╛рдВрдЦреНрдпрд┐рдХреАрдп рд╕рд╛рд░рд╛рдВрд╢.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1469 0.1376 0.1423
February 0.1396 0.1337 0.1363
March 0.1342 0.1326 0.1337
April 0.1343 0.1315 0.1335
May 0.1305 0.1081 0.1151
June 0.1085 0.0936 0.1017
July 0.0994 0.0934 0.0979
August 0.0991 0.0698 0.0911
September 0.0734 0.0655 0.0702
October 0.0753 0.0685 0.0730
November 0.0764 0.0692 0.0744
December 0.0740 0.0705 0.0715