YEARLY HIGH
43.9919 CLP
YEARLY LOW
32.0526 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3515 CLP

2017 ARS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 43.9919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 32.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9394 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5429 to the December average rate of 35.8821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 43.9919 was down 20.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.1616, 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 219,960 CLP
2016 Average 229,830 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 160,263 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,696.84 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.4704
35.1922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CLP 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 42.0569, compared to 36.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.9937 CLP (High: 38.0463 / Low: 32.0526). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9091 CLP (High: 43.0644 / Low: 42.1553).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.9937
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 2.9558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 42.7806) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.2976), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5170 (-11.42%).

2017 Avg (May) 42.7806
2016 Avg (May) 48.2976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4882 40.6211 41.5429
February 42.0194 40.6276 41.3018
March 43.0644 42.1553 42.6337
April 43.3484 42.1227 42.7680
May 43.9919 41.4447 42.7806
June 41.9228 39.9555 41.3144
July 40.3292 36.6457 38.3586
August 38.0082 36.0152 36.9435
September 36.9722 35.7645 36.3222
October 36.7771 35.7383 36.1268
November 37.4093 35.6651 36.2431
December 38.0463 32.0526 35.8821