YEARLY HIGH
612.9887 KMF
YEARLY LOW
10.2273 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5086 KMF

2018 ARS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 612.9887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 10.2273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 602.7614 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2453 to the December average rate of 11.4478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 612.9887 was up 1903.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.5975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,064,944 KMF
2017 Average 132,504 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 51,136 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,013,807.19 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.0329
8.8789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to KMF 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 19.0836, compared to 15.9336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 601.8673 KMF (High: 612.9887 / Low: 11.1214). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3079 KMF (High: 19.9792 / Low: 19.6712).

November Spread (Volatile) ±601.8673
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 20.4889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 31.9367) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9342 (+33.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 31.9367
2017 Avg (November) 24.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2259 20.1440 21.2453
February 20.3748 19.8510 20.1073
March 20.0259 19.4918 19.7507
April 19.9792 19.6712 19.8279
May 19.5949 16.4824 17.6962
June 16.9606 14.7241 15.8740
July 15.5121 14.6926 15.2563
August 15.6186 11.0002 14.4016
September 11.5654 10.2273 10.9751
October 12.1350 10.7836 11.5839
November 612.9887 11.1214 31.9367
December 11.8692 11.2423 11.4478