YEARLY HIGH
0.3805 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1736 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2589 ARS

2018 VUV to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.3805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2069 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1806 to the December average rate of 0.3411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 88.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3805 was up 109.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,902 ARS
2017 Average 775 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 868 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034.41 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3730
0.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.2032, compared to 0.3146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1058 ARS (High: 0.3570 / Low: 0.2512). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ARS (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3555) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1902 (+115.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3555
2017 Avg (September) 0.1653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1905 0.1736 0.1806
February 0.1922 0.1863 0.1889
March 0.1945 0.1892 0.1917
April 0.1937 0.1894 0.1912
May 0.2335 0.1927 0.2187
June 0.2668 0.2318 0.2478
July 0.2659 0.2492 0.2544
August 0.3570 0.2512 0.2752
September 0.3805 0.3396 0.3555
October 0.3638 0.3221 0.3334
November 0.3524 0.3184 0.3282
December 0.3455 0.3303 0.3411