2017 ARS to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0661 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.0521 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0606 BSD

2017 ARS to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0629 to the December average rate of 0.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0661 was down 14.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0772, 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 331 BSD

2016 Average 339 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 261 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.07 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0661

0.0556

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ARS to BSD 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0060 BSD (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0521). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BSD (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0567).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0652) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-6.17%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0652

2016 Avg (April) 0.0695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0636	0.0622	0.0629
February	0.0651	0.0633	0.0642
March	0.0654	0.0640	0.0644
April	0.0661	0.0646	0.0652
May	0.0655	0.0618	0.0637
June	0.0630	0.0602	0.0621
July	0.0607	0.0562	0.0583
August	0.0588	0.0565	0.0574
September	0.0589	0.0569	0.0580
October	0.0577	0.0565	0.0573
November	0.0578	0.0567	0.0572
December	0.0581	0.0521	0.0565