YEARLY HIGH
2.7665 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.1787 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3857 ARS

2017 BOB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.7665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.1787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5878 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2962 to the December average rate of 2.5647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7665 was up 19.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,833 ARS
2016 Average 10,697 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,894 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,938.98 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6000
2.1761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ARS 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 2.2634, compared to 2.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2852 ARS (High: 2.7665 / Low: 2.4813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 ARS (High: 2.2675 / Low: 2.2138).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2852
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.5647) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2760 (+12.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.5647
2016 Avg (December) 2.2887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3324 2.2699 2.2962
February 2.2786 2.2236 2.2500
March 2.2675 2.2138 2.2413
April 2.2386 2.1787 2.2114
May 2.3308 2.1932 2.2618
June 2.3964 2.2835 2.3196
July 2.5622 2.3732 2.4695
August 2.5556 2.4446 2.5027
September 2.5368 2.4302 2.4684
October 2.5580 2.5027 2.5239
November 2.5526 2.4781 2.5184
December 2.7665 2.4813 2.5647