YEARLY HIGH
60.2320 ARS
YEARLY LOW
36.9040 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.1357 ARS

2019 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 60.2320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 36.9040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3280 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3631 to the December average rate of 59.8014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 60.2320 was up 45.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.2840, 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 301,160 ARS
2018 Average 140,502 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 184,520 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,640.00 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

62.0452
35.1192
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 41.4339, compared to 54.8376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.4339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.8376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.9372 ARS (High: 60.2320 / Low: 44.2948). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3090 ARS (High: 59.9649 / Low: 59.6559).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.9372
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2807 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 52.0999) against the same month in 2018 (average: 29.8606), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2393 (+74.48%).

2019 Avg (August) 52.0999
2018 Avg (August) 29.8606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8065 36.9040 37.3631
February 39.6560 37.1500 38.3421
March 43.8700 39.8230 41.2805
April 45.8270 41.6135 43.0819
May 45.2717 44.3875 44.8391
June 44.9120 42.3680 43.6966
July 43.8640 41.5300 42.4159
August 60.2320 44.2948 52.0999
September 59.5030 55.2960 56.5944
October 59.9223 57.4165 58.4509
November 59.9297 59.4296 59.6631
December 59.9649 59.6559 59.8014