YEARLY HIGH
213.0975 MGA
YEARLY LOW
164.9993 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.4537 MGA

2017 ARS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 213.0975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 164.9993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0982 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.5591 to the December average rate of 182.1285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 213.0975 was down 14.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 249.0291, 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 1,065,487 MGA
2016 Average 1,078,568 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 824,996 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,490.89 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

212.5826
166.3543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MGA 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 202.8464, compared to 176.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.7854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.8464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 21.2993 MGA (High: 202.9247 / Low: 181.6254). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2591 MGA (High: 175.9574 / Low: 170.6982).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.2993
September Spread (Stable) ±5.2591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 22.2370 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.2370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 208.7303) against the same month in 2016 (average: 221.2347), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5045 (-5.65%).

2017 Avg (April) 208.7303
2016 Avg (April) 221.2347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.5122 200.2216 206.5591
February 206.6782 198.0614 202.4212
March 211.9727 197.7099 205.3463
April 213.0975 204.2680 208.7303
May 209.3295 190.3155 199.3666
June 202.9247 181.6254 194.6552
July 183.4072 165.2920 172.4182
August 174.4458 164.9993 170.2067
September 175.9574 170.6982 173.4269
October 179.6593 174.2350 176.3772
November 185.2649 179.3125 181.8086
December 187.0329 168.6200 182.1285