YEARLY HIGH
0.1819 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0518 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 ARS

2018 MRO to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1301 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0536 to the December average rate of 0.1059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1819 was up 236.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909 ARS
2017 Average 230 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 259 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.58 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1141
0.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0813 ARS (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1005). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0566).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1086) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0602 (+124.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1086
2017 Avg (October) 0.0484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0553 0.0518 0.0536
February 0.0569 0.0545 0.0558
March 0.0572 0.0566 0.0568
April 0.0578 0.0564 0.0569
May 0.0701 0.0582 0.0662
June 0.0811 0.0700 0.0749
July 0.0812 0.0763 0.0776
August 0.1085 0.0767 0.0837
September 0.1155 0.1032 0.1080
October 0.1819 0.1005 0.1086
November 0.1095 0.0991 0.1018
December 0.1075 0.1023 0.1059