YEARLY HIGH
0.1649 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0735 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1121 ARS

2018 YER to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.1649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0914 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0759 to the December average rate of 0.1510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1649 was up 115.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 825 ARS
2017 Average 331 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 367 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.07 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1619
0.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0862, compared to 0.1380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0458 ARS (High: 0.1547 / Low: 0.1089). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 ARS (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1541) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+123.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1541
2017 Avg (September) 0.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0785 0.0735 0.0759
February 0.0808 0.0774 0.0792
March 0.0814 0.0761 0.0805
April 0.0821 0.0804 0.0809
May 0.0999 0.0827 0.0941
June 0.1155 0.0995 0.1065
July 0.1154 0.1086 0.1103
August 0.1547 0.1089 0.1193
September 0.1649 0.1472 0.1541
October 0.1577 0.1434 0.1479
November 0.1561 0.1413 0.1452
December 0.1532 0.1459 0.1510