2017 ARS to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9168 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.6430 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8065 LSL

2017 ARS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.9168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.6430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2738 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8522 to the December average rate of 0.7431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9168 was down 27.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2674, 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 4,584 LSL

2016 Average 5,000 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 3,215 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8917

0.7296

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ARS to LSL 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 0.8425, compared to 0.7704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1569 LSL (High: 0.7999 / Low: 0.6430). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 LSL (High: 0.8129 / Low: 0.7840).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1569

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8782) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1370 (-13.50%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8782

2016 Avg (April) 1.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8664	0.8311	0.8522
February	0.8650	0.8337	0.8486
March	0.8722	0.7987	0.8318
April	0.9168	0.8402	0.8782
May	0.8805	0.8014	0.8439
June	0.8129	0.7840	0.8003
July	0.7929	0.7306	0.7646
August	0.7794	0.7461	0.7599
September	0.7847	0.7451	0.7632
October	0.8068	0.7649	0.7847
November	0.8278	0.7840	0.8070
December	0.7999	0.6430	0.7431