Merval Uptrend Replay (2018-11-13 to 2018-12-06)
Argentina's Merval index climbed just 1.6% across 32 volatile trading days ending December 17, 2018, while suffering a 9.2% drawdown. In this educational replay, you step through each session, navigate seven decision points, and receive an AI coach review on your simulated choices.
32 daily bars · 7 decision points · 2018-10 to 2018-12 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 48 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 9.2% and a 12.2% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −9.2%
- Max run-up
- +12.2%
- Duration
- 48 days
- Largest single-day move
- +6.2%
- Bars
- 32 Daily bars
- Decision points
- 7
Every figure above is computed programmatically from this replay’s own candle series — no editorial input, no LLM. Methodology: Methodology
The market advances day by day. You only see candles up to the current day — as if you were really there.
At key decision points choose Buy / Trim / Exit / Hold. Each decision advances the timeline by one day.
After settlement you get a six-dimension score and an AI coach review. Your result enters the scenario leaderboard.
Event Replay
What happened — and what it teaches
Argentina's Merval index, the benchmark equity market of one of South America's largest economies, faced a turbulent period spanning late 2018. From October 30 to December 17, 2018, traders and investors navigated 32 daily trading sessions marked by significant uncertainty. The market's behavior during these weeks provided a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in managing positions during times of elevated volatility.
The index's performance revealed the deceptive nature of apparently modest moves. While the Merval closed the period at 29,888 from an opening of 29,426—representing a mere 1.6% gain—the journey was far from smooth. A maximum drawdown of 9.2% tested the resolve of anyone holding positions, while the largest single-day move of 6.2% underscored the market's propensity for sharp swings. Seven decision points emerged throughout the replay, with three deemed particularly critical for position management and risk control.
This historical episode offers a compelling case study in decision-making under pressure. Participants were forced to confront the fundamental tension between long-term direction and short-term volatility. The experience emphasizes that successful navigation requires disciplined risk management, clear pre-defined exit strategies, and psychological resilience when facing temporary losses. Markets rarely move in straight lines, and understanding this reality is crucial for developing robust trading approaches.