YEARLY HIGH
2146.4487 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1836.0568 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2000.3448 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,732,243 IRR
2016 Average 10,233,448 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 9,180,284 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,551,959.27 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2138.4498
1863.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2061.0361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1939.6535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±182.5049
March Spread (Stable) ±45.2938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -116.7503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (April) 2115.5101
2016 Avg (April) 2101.2181

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