YEARLY HIGH
2.8005 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.7412 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4357 ARS

2018 SDG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.8005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.7412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0593 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7101 to the December average rate of 0.7942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -70.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8005 was up 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,002 ARS
2017 Average 12,477 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,706 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,296.37 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9049
0.5682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.4991, compared to 1.3724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.6874 ARS (High: 2.7686 / Low: 1.0812). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 ARS (High: 1.1268 / Low: 1.1077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6874
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4437 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2411 (+9.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7101
2017 Avg (January) 2.4690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8005 2.6215 2.7101
February 2.7686 1.0812 1.2664
March 1.1268 1.1077 1.1179
April 1.1389 1.1095 1.1182
May 1.3848 1.1399 1.3038
June 1.6049 1.3767 1.4780
July 1.6045 1.5101 1.5336
August 2.1516 1.5120 1.6570
September 2.2891 2.0383 2.1399
October 2.1932 0.7519 1.3465
November 0.8198 0.7412 0.7630
December 0.8057 0.7671 0.7942