YEARLY HIGH
0.4414 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3627 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4019 SDG

2017 ARS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.4414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0788 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4050 to the December average rate of 0.3798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4414 was down 7.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4764, 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 2,207 SDG
2016 Average 2,092 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,813 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.92 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4414
0.3742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SDG 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 0.4198, compared to 0.3840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0312 SDG (High: 0.4048 / Low: 0.3736). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 SDG (High: 0.3855 / Low: 0.3769).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+2.84%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4358
2016 Avg (April) 0.4238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4107 0.3996 0.4050
February 0.4316 0.4067 0.4140
March 0.4357 0.4118 0.4238
April 0.4414 0.4304 0.4358
May 0.4381 0.4122 0.4253
June 0.4208 0.4009 0.4147
July 0.4048 0.3736 0.3887
August 0.3916 0.3751 0.3829
September 0.3935 0.3800 0.3878
October 0.3855 0.3769 0.3827
November 0.3868 0.3777 0.3819
December 0.3881 0.3627 0.3798