YEARLY HIGH
2.6808 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1944 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8171 ARS

2018 MVR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2.6808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4864 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2338 to the December average rate of 2.4460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6808 was up 115.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,404 ARS
2017 Average 5,366 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 5,972 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,432.02 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6276
1.1071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.3972, compared to 2.2370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7367 ARS (High: 2.5055 / Low: 1.7688). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 ARS (High: 1.3179 / Low: 1.3029).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7367
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.5009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1180), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3829 (+123.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.5009
2017 Avg (September) 1.1180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2750 1.1944 1.2338
February 1.3087 1.2572 1.2846
March 1.3179 1.3029 1.3085
April 1.3292 1.2974 1.3121
May 1.6128 1.3405 1.5188
June 1.8758 1.6064 1.7253
July 1.8799 1.7552 1.7901
August 2.5055 1.7688 1.9343
September 2.6808 2.3831 2.5009
October 2.5616 2.3231 2.3987
November 2.5296 2.2896 2.3523
December 2.4812 2.3646 2.4460