YEARLY HIGH
0.0801 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 ARS

2018 SYP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0801 was down 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 401 ARS
2017 Average 293 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 179 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.97 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0787
0.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0223 ARS (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0391).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0414 (+123.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0749
2017 Avg (September) 0.0335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0357 0.0369
February 0.0393 0.0376 0.0385
March 0.0396 0.0391 0.0393
April 0.0399 0.0391 0.0393
May 0.0485 0.0402 0.0457
June 0.0561 0.0483 0.0517
July 0.0561 0.0528 0.0536
August 0.0752 0.0529 0.0580
September 0.0801 0.0715 0.0749
October 0.0767 0.0697 0.0719
November 0.0759 0.0687 0.0706
December 0.0745 0.0709 0.0734