YEARLY HIGH
0.2756 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2244 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2435 ARS

2017 AFN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.2244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2381 to the December average rate of 0.2561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2756 was up 14.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,378 ARS
2016 Average 1,090 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,122 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.77 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2589
0.2246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.2331, compared to 0.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0258 ARS (High: 0.2756 / Low: 0.2498). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 ARS (High: 0.2342 / Low: 0.2299).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+7.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2561
2016 Avg (December) 0.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2416 0.2357 0.2381
February 0.2364 0.2296 0.2331
March 0.2342 0.2299 0.2327
April 0.2311 0.2244 0.2275
May 0.2374 0.2255 0.2310
June 0.2450 0.2323 0.2364
July 0.2613 0.2426 0.2515
August 0.2602 0.2490 0.2545
September 0.2564 0.2472 0.2513
October 0.2584 0.2539 0.2555
November 0.2578 0.2515 0.2547
December 0.2756 0.2498 0.2561