YEARLY HIGH
4.5263 KGS
YEARLY LOW
3.2263 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1671 KGS

2017 ARS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 4.5263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.2263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3000 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3650 to the December average rate of 3.9308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5263 was down 22.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8606, 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 22,631 KGS
2016 Average 23,754 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 16,132 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,499.84 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5074
3.8506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to KGS 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 4.3791, compared to 3.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7993 KGS (High: 4.0256 / Low: 3.2263). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0770 KGS (High: 3.9548 / Low: 3.8778).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7993
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0770

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 0.2248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.4527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8507), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3980 (-8.21%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.4527
2016 Avg (March) 4.8507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4006 4.3022 4.3650
February 4.5065 4.3757 4.4474
March 4.5263 4.4087 4.4527
April 4.5183 4.3356 4.4356
May 4.4318 4.1960 4.3181
June 4.3123 4.1578 4.2558
July 4.2049 3.8543 4.0310
August 4.0256 3.2263 3.9053
September 4.0438 3.8956 3.9778
October 3.9548 3.8778 3.9251
November 4.0288 3.9012 3.9606
December 4.0506 3.6093 3.9308