2017 ARS to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ARS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ARS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 2146.4487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1836.0568.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 310.3919 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1995.9365 to the December average rate of 1989.7617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2146.4487 was down 7.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 2315.9159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ARS to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2061.0361, compared to 1939.6535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 121.3826 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 182.5049 IRR (High: 2039.7946 / Low: 1857.2897). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.2938 IRR (High: 2120.5154 / Low: 2075.2216).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 116.7503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2115.5101) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2101.2181), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2920 (+0.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2050.5700 | 1870.9381 | 1995.9365 |
| February | 2109.7430 | 2049.9288 | 2080.9350 |
| March | 2120.5154 | 2075.2216 | 2089.7410 |
| April | 2146.4487 | 2095.8774 | 2115.5101 |
| May | 2124.2047 | 2005.4468 | 2067.2488 |
| June | 2045.6035 | 1953.1386 | 2016.8454 |
| July | 1972.2998 | 1836.0568 | 1900.0951 |
| August | 1931.6392 | 1848.5097 | 1886.1133 |
| September | 1962.2975 | 1902.2544 | 1933.2561 |
| October | 1974.4446 | 1909.2235 | 1944.2357 |
| November | 2010.2878 | 1960.2748 | 1984.4590 |
| December | 2039.7946 | 1857.2897 | 1989.7617 |