2017 ARS to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9168 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.6429 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8065 SZL

2017 ARS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SZL 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 0.6429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2739 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8527 to the December average rate of 0.7430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9168 was down 27.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2648, 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 SZL

2016 Average 4,999 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 3,215 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.30 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8916

0.7294

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ARS to SZL 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 0.8426, compared to 0.7705 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) 0.8426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1548 SZL (High: 0.7977 / Low: 0.6429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 SZL (High: 0.8653 / Low: 0.8343).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1548

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

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 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8781) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1373 (-13.52%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8781

2016 Avg (April) 1.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8662	0.8335	0.8527
February	0.8653	0.8343	0.8481
March	0.8717	0.7997	0.8323
April	0.9168	0.8405	0.8781
May	0.8817	0.8016	0.8442
June	0.8132	0.7806	0.8000
July	0.7942	0.7302	0.7656
August	0.7798	0.7468	0.7598
September	0.7777	0.7435	0.7628
October	0.8072	0.7659	0.7844
November	0.8282	0.7844	0.8072
December	0.7977	0.6429	0.7430