YEARLY HIGH
1.8843 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.5023 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7353 UYU

2017 ARS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1.8843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.5023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3821 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7997 to the December average rate of 1.6314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8843 was down 18.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3150, 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 9,422 UYU
2016 Average 10,240 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 7,511 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,910.41 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8778
1.6090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to UYU 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 1.8077, compared to 1.6630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1831 UYU (High: 1.6853 / Low: 1.5023). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 UYU (High: 1.7031 / Low: 1.6582).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1831
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

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 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.8554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3364 (-15.35%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.8554
2016 Avg (April) 2.1917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8430 1.7676 1.7997
February 1.8483 1.7780 1.8188
March 1.8631 1.8011 1.8220
April 1.8843 1.8249 1.8554
May 1.8403 1.7459 1.7892
June 1.7901 1.7030 1.7610
July 1.7198 1.5918 1.6675
August 1.6859 1.6069 1.6428
September 1.7093 1.6444 1.6792
October 1.7031 1.6582 1.6835
November 1.7013 1.6548 1.6734
December 1.6853 1.5023 1.6314