YEARLY HIGH
570.4151 STD
YEARLY LOW
357.9624 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
455.3191 STD

2019 ARS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 570.4151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 357.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 212.4527 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 563.4327 to the December average rate of 360.5404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 570.4151 was down 48.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 1107.3843, 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 2,852,076 STD
2018 Average 3,922,827 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,789,812 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062,263.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

583.7219
340.2512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to STD 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 510.7875, compared to 399.8507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 110.9368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 510.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 399.8507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 128.7943 STD (High: 486.7567 / Low: 357.9624). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8622 STD (High: 361.4190 / Low: 359.5568).

August Spread (Volatile) ±128.7943
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 89.7003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.7003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 563.4327) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1063.2242), the exchange rate shifted by -499.7915 (-47.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 563.4327
2018 Avg (January) 1063.2242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 570.4151 556.7989 563.4327
February 566.6379 530.8301 549.2578
March 528.6041 479.8404 510.3975
April 505.8596 459.3493 488.9955
May 474.2461 464.9836 469.4828
June 508.4252 468.7077 483.1591
July 519.1618 491.5373 508.4503
August 486.7567 357.9624 418.7500
September 389.9159 362.3479 381.0507
October 375.5159 359.8125 368.9359
November 362.7955 359.7683 361.3771
December 361.4190 359.5568 360.5404