YEARLY HIGH
0.0925 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0698 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0838 SGD

2017 ARS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0900 to the December average rate of 0.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0925 was down 15.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1094, 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 462 SGD
2016 Average 469 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 349 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.62 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0927
0.0745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SGD 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 SGD (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0772).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-2.86%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0912
2016 Avg (April) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0913 0.0886 0.0900
February 0.0923 0.0894 0.0908
March 0.0922 0.0894 0.0906
April 0.0925 0.0901 0.0912
May 0.0915 0.0857 0.0888
June 0.0871 0.0828 0.0860
July 0.0836 0.0762 0.0799
August 0.0801 0.0768 0.0781
September 0.0793 0.0772 0.0783
October 0.0787 0.0769 0.0779
November 0.0780 0.0772 0.0775
December 0.0785 0.0698 0.0760