YEARLY HIGH
0.9000 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.7295 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8227 SCR

2017 ARS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.7295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1705 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8420 to the December average rate of 0.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9000 was down 10.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0098, 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 4,500 SCR
2016 Average 4,504 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,647 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.51 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8888
0.7695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SCR 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 0.8586, compared to 0.7868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0863 SCR (High: 0.8158 / Low: 0.7295). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 SCR (High: 0.8031 / Low: 0.7770).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

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 0.0480 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0553 (-5.92%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8789
2016 Avg (April) 0.9341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8575 0.8178 0.8420
February 0.8852 0.8415 0.8638
March 0.8853 0.8337 0.8677
April 0.9000 0.8625 0.8789
May 0.8898 0.8354 0.8626
June 0.8709 0.8086 0.8369
July 0.8221 0.7600 0.7889
August 0.8051 0.7468 0.7794
September 0.8031 0.7770 0.7909
October 0.7987 0.7636 0.7849
November 0.8090 0.7574 0.7905
December 0.8158 0.7295 0.7863