2017 ARS to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4590 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3615 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4204 BOB

2017 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.4590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0975 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4355 to the December average rate of 0.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4590 was down 14.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5341, 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 2,295 BOB

2016 Average 2,342 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,807 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.60 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4584

0.3841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BOB 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 0.4420, compared to 0.3989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0415 BOB (High: 0.4030 / Low: 0.3615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 BOB (High: 0.3996 / Low: 0.3909).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-5.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4522

2016 Avg (April) 0.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4405	0.4287	0.4355
February	0.4497	0.4389	0.4445
March	0.4517	0.4410	0.4462
April	0.4590	0.4467	0.4522
May	0.4560	0.4290	0.4423
June	0.4379	0.4173	0.4312
July	0.4214	0.3903	0.4051
August	0.4091	0.3913	0.3996
September	0.4115	0.3942	0.4052
October	0.3996	0.3909	0.3962
November	0.4035	0.3918	0.3971
December	0.4030	0.3615	0.3903