2018 USD to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.2840 ARS

YEARLY LOW

18.3935 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.0591 ARS

2018 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 41.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8905 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0044 to the December average rate of 37.8019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.2840 was up 115.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,420 ARS

2017 Average 82,795 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 91,968 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,452.33 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.5266

17.0479

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to ARS 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 21.5816, compared to 34.5365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.9549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.4770 ARS (High: 38.7350 / Low: 27.2580). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2430 ARS (High: 20.3750 / Low: 20.1320).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.4770

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5526 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 38.5700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.2335), the exchange rate shifted by +21.3365 (+123.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 38.5700

2017 Avg (September) 17.2335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.6455	18.3935	19.0044
February	20.2193	19.3615	19.8298
March	20.3750	20.1320	20.2157
April	20.5500	20.1227	20.2427
May	24.9990	20.7103	23.5498
June	28.8880	24.8993	26.6474
July	28.9500	27.1980	27.6165
August	38.7350	27.2580	29.8606
September	41.2840	36.8420	38.5700
October	39.4745	35.8920	37.0174
November	39.0820	35.3750	36.3527
December	38.3600	36.5338	37.8019