2017 ARS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |