YEARLY HIGH
2.9063 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.4893 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0932 ARS

2018 NAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 2.9063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4170 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5604 to the December average rate of 2.6558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9063 was up 86.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,532 ARS
2017 Average 6,227 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 7,447 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,084.87 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7653
1.4509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.7516, compared to 2.4347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7898 ARS (High: 2.6853 / Low: 1.8954). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 ARS (High: 1.7332 / Low: 1.6770).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7898
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

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 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.6397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3102), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3295 (+101.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.6397
2017 Avg (September) 1.3102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6595 1.4893 1.5604
February 1.7456 1.6108 1.6770
March 1.7332 1.6770 1.7057
April 1.7050 1.6280 1.6726
May 2.0363 1.6712 1.8819
June 2.1019 1.9516 2.0120
July 2.0984 2.0077 2.0523
August 2.6853 1.8954 2.1292
September 2.9063 2.4881 2.6397
October 2.7903 2.4331 2.5521
November 2.8117 2.4648 2.5795
December 2.7390 2.6054 2.6558