YEARLY HIGH
1.6106 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7379 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1463 TWD

2018 ARS to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.6106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8727 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5492 to the December average rate of 0.8141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6106 was down 21.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0451, 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 8,053 TWD
2017 Average 9,220 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,689 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,363.56 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6244
0.7216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to TWD 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 1.3870, compared to 0.9056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3297 TWD (High: 1.1222 / Low: 0.7925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 TWD (High: 1.4545 / Low: 1.4345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3297
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 0.2376 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9968), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4476 (-22.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5492
2017 Avg (January) 1.9968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6106 1.4814 1.5492
February 1.5094 1.4485 1.4753
March 1.4545 1.4345 1.4441
April 1.4668 1.4379 1.4514
May 1.4340 1.1918 1.2711
June 1.1965 1.0551 1.1312
July 1.1236 1.0527 1.1059
August 1.1222 0.7925 1.0345
September 0.8329 0.7379 0.7969
October 0.8622 0.7739 0.8349
November 0.8703 0.7898 0.8474
December 0.8370 0.8021 0.8141