YEARLY HIGH
0.0487 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0367 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0438 XDR

2017 ARS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0466 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0487 was down 12.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0558, 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 243 XDR
2016 Average 244 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 183 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.03 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0487
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XDR 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 0.0468, compared to 0.0407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 XDR (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0403).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-2.89%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0479
2016 Avg (April) 0.0493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0470 0.0461 0.0466
February 0.0482 0.0466 0.0474
March 0.0486 0.0469 0.0476
April 0.0487 0.0472 0.0479
May 0.0478 0.0447 0.0463
June 0.0456 0.0432 0.0449
July 0.0437 0.0400 0.0418
August 0.0416 0.0400 0.0407
September 0.0415 0.0403 0.0408
October 0.0410 0.0401 0.0407
November 0.0409 0.0403 0.0406
December 0.0411 0.0367 0.0399