2017 ARS to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ARS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ARS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 7.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 5.0544.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2397 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8944 to the December average rate of 7.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2941 was up 8.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7047, 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 LRD 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 5.9959, compared to 6.5925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5966 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.6541 LRD (High: 6.7510 / Low: 5.0969). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1178 LRD (High: 6.8271 / Low: 6.7093).
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 0.4296 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.0851) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8059), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2792 (+22.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0089 | 5.6756 | 5.8944 |
| February | 6.1506 | 5.9514 | 6.0511 |
| March | 6.1345 | 5.9873 | 6.0553 |
| April | 6.2325 | 6.0713 | 6.1427 |
| May | 6.1828 | 5.7800 | 5.9962 |
| June | 5.9404 | 5.6246 | 5.8354 |
| July | 5.6797 | 5.0544 | 5.4058 |
| August | 6.7510 | 5.0969 | 6.4522 |
| September | 6.8926 | 6.6194 | 6.7842 |
| October | 6.8271 | 6.7093 | 6.7805 |
| November | 7.2549 | 6.7728 | 7.0469 |
| December | 7.2941 | 6.5429 | 7.0851 |