YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1043 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1212 BBD

2017 ARS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1259 to the December average rate of 0.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1323 was down 14.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1544, 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 661 BBD
2016 Average 679 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 521 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.13 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1321
0.1112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BBD 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 0.1275, compared to 0.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 0.1162 / Low: 0.1043). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BBD (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.1133).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-6.17%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1304
2016 Avg (April) 0.1390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1270 0.1246 0.1259
February 0.1302 0.1268 0.1284
March 0.1308 0.1280 0.1289
April 0.1323 0.1292 0.1304
May 0.1309 0.1236 0.1274
June 0.1261 0.1203 0.1243
July 0.1215 0.1123 0.1165
August 0.1175 0.1129 0.1148
September 0.1178 0.1139 0.1161
October 0.1154 0.1130 0.1146
November 0.1156 0.1133 0.1144
December 0.1162 0.1043 0.1129