YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 XDR

2018 ARS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0366 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0381 was down 21.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0487, 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 190 XDR
2017 Average 219 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 87 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.78 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0384
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XDR 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0078 XDR (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-21.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0366
2017 Avg (January) 0.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0350 0.0366
February 0.0355 0.0341 0.0347
March 0.0344 0.0337 0.0341
April 0.0343 0.0337 0.0341
May 0.0337 0.0279 0.0299
June 0.0283 0.0246 0.0266
July 0.0262 0.0246 0.0258
August 0.0262 0.0184 0.0241
September 0.0194 0.0173 0.0185
October 0.0201 0.0181 0.0194
November 0.0203 0.0184 0.0198
December 0.0197 0.0187 0.0190