2018 XCD to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.2759 ARS

YEARLY LOW

6.8060 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3824 ARS

2018 XCD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 15.2759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.8060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4700 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0320 to the December average rate of 13.9875, 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 15.2759 was up 115.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,380 ARS

2017 Average 30,636 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 34,030 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,349.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.9957

6.3081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 7.9856, compared to 12.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.2467 ARS (High: 14.3328 / Low: 10.0860). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 ARS (High: 7.5392 / Low: 7.4493).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2467

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0899

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 0.5745 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.2717) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.3768), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8949 (+123.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.2717

2017 Avg (September) 6.3768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.2692	6.8060	7.0320
February	7.4816	7.1642	7.3374
March	7.5392	7.4493	7.4802
April	7.6039	7.4458	7.4902
May	9.2502	7.6632	8.7139
June	10.6892	9.2133	9.8601
July	10.7121	10.0638	10.2187
August	14.3328	10.0860	11.0491
September	15.2759	13.6323	14.2717
October	14.6064	13.2808	13.6972
November	14.4612	13.0895	13.4511
December	14.1940	13.5183	13.9875