YEARLY HIGH
0.4055 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1807 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2855 SRD

2018 ARS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2248 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3928 to the December average rate of 0.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4055 was down 18.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4979, 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 2,027 SRD
2017 Average 2,268 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 903 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.09 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4127
0.1737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SRD 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 0.3511, compared to 0.2199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0811 SRD (High: 0.2736 / Low: 0.1925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SRD (High: 0.3710 / Low: 0.3665).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0773 (-16.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3928
2017 Avg (January) 0.4700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4055 0.3801 0.3928
February 0.3857 0.3694 0.3767
March 0.3710 0.3665 0.3694
April 0.3711 0.3634 0.3689
May 0.3606 0.2987 0.3181
June 0.2999 0.2585 0.2809
July 0.2742 0.2580 0.2701
August 0.2736 0.1925 0.2514
September 0.2024 0.1807 0.1936
October 0.2078 0.1889 0.2016
November 0.2108 0.1908 0.2053
December 0.2041 0.1944 0.1973