YEARLY HIGH
0.0532 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0386 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0471 GBP

2017 ARS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0532 was down 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0543, 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 266 GBP
2016 Average 251 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 193 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.85 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0532
0.0411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to GBP 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 0.0507, compared to 0.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0048 GBP (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0386). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GBP (High: 0.0437 / Low: 0.0427).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+10.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0522
2016 Avg (March) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0524 0.0496 0.0510
February 0.0522 0.0500 0.0515
March 0.0532 0.0510 0.0522
April 0.0529 0.0502 0.0516
May 0.0508 0.0476 0.0493
June 0.0496 0.0462 0.0486
July 0.0467 0.0427 0.0448
August 0.0455 0.0430 0.0443
September 0.0449 0.0424 0.0436
October 0.0441 0.0426 0.0434
November 0.0437 0.0427 0.0433
December 0.0435 0.0386 0.0421