YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0655 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0788 CAD

2017 ARS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0832 to the December average rate of 0.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0899 was down 18.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1098, 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 449 CAD
2016 Average 450 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 328 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0893
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CAD 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 0.0851, compared to 0.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0091 CAD (High: 0.0746 / Low: 0.0655). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CAD (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0704).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0866) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-5.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0866
2016 Avg (May) 0.0917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0847 0.0819 0.0832
February 0.0860 0.0826 0.0842
March 0.0875 0.0853 0.0862
April 0.0888 0.0866 0.0876
May 0.0899 0.0834 0.0866
June 0.0849 0.0780 0.0827
July 0.0788 0.0699 0.0740
August 0.0747 0.0712 0.0724
September 0.0721 0.0704 0.0713
October 0.0732 0.0712 0.0722
November 0.0745 0.0721 0.0730
December 0.0746 0.0655 0.0720