YEARLY HIGH
0.0881 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0669 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 AUD

2017 ARS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0844 to the December average rate of 0.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0881 was down 19.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441 AUD
2016 Average 457 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 334 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.26 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0879
0.0711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AUD 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 0.0845, compared to 0.0737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0105 AUD (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0669). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AUD (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0727).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-11.60%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0857
2016 Avg (May) 0.0970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0874 0.0827 0.0844
February 0.0846 0.0829 0.0838
March 0.0861 0.0828 0.0845
April 0.0876 0.0852 0.0865
May 0.0881 0.0827 0.0857
June 0.0844 0.0782 0.0823
July 0.0790 0.0703 0.0747
August 0.0748 0.0712 0.0725
September 0.0737 0.0720 0.0728
October 0.0742 0.0727 0.0736
November 0.0764 0.0738 0.0750
December 0.0773 0.0669 0.0738