YEARLY HIGH
542.9660 LAK
YEARLY LOW
433.6679 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
497.8334 LAK

2017 ARS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 542.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 433.6679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.2981 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 510.9655 to the December average rate of 469.8153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 542.9660 was down 13.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 630.1928, 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 2,714,830 LAK
2016 Average 2,756,392 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,168,339 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546,490.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

536.8335
463.7227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LAK 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 519.2970, compared to 476.3698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.9272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 519.2970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.3698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 50.1110 LAK (High: 483.7788 / Low: 433.6679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2420 LAK (High: 479.2392 / Low: 469.9972).

December Spread (Volatile) ±50.1110
October Spread (Stable) ±9.2420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 30.3934 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.3934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 530.7409) against the same month in 2016 (average: 563.5263), the exchange rate shifted by -32.7854 (-5.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 530.7409
2016 Avg (April) 563.5263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 520.8406 502.3397 510.9655
February 532.9241 507.3332 522.2053
March 535.0647 512.8205 523.5284
April 542.9660 517.5572 530.7409
May 536.5088 495.1381 518.3721
June 518.7520 495.4913 509.9700
July 500.3523 454.1128 479.5766
August 487.4530 465.1146 475.2139
September 488.7182 471.7921 481.7329
October 479.2392 469.9972 476.1498
November 482.1036 470.9680 475.7305
December 483.7788 433.6679 469.8153