YEARLY HIGH
4.7169 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.1015 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2070 ARS

2018 SVC to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 4.7169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.1015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6154 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1724 to the December average rate of 4.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7169 was up 115.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,585 ARS
2017 Average 9,465 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,508 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,077.09 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6306
1.9489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 2.4664, compared to 3.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3093 ARS (High: 4.4261 / Low: 3.1168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 ARS (High: 2.3283 / Low: 2.3001).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

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 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.4072) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9679), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4392 (+123.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.4072
2017 Avg (September) 1.9679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2464 2.1015 2.1724
February 2.3108 2.2136 2.2658
March 2.3283 2.3001 2.3107
April 2.3482 2.3007 2.3137
May 2.8584 2.3605 2.6911
June 3.3034 2.8454 3.0449
July 3.3104 3.1080 3.1559
August 4.4261 3.1168 3.4140
September 4.7169 4.2087 4.4072
October 4.5120 4.0933 4.2317
November 4.4671 4.0417 4.1566
December 4.3828 4.1743 4.3203