YEARLY HIGH
0.3004 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2290 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2546 ARS

2017 BTN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.2290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0714 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2333 to the December average rate of 0.2760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3004 was up 26.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,502 ARS
2016 Average 1,098 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,145 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.79 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2804
0.2278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2387, compared to 0.2704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0336 ARS (High: 0.3004 / Low: 0.2668). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ARS (High: 0.2359 / Low: 0.2317).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+18.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2760
2016 Avg (December) 0.2334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2359 0.2317 0.2333
February 0.2346 0.2296 0.2322
March 0.2395 0.2290 0.2354
April 0.2410 0.2345 0.2376
May 0.2506 0.2379 0.2438
June 0.2574 0.2464 0.2498
July 0.2773 0.2549 0.2663
August 0.2961 0.2660 0.2749
September 0.2719 0.2644 0.2676
October 0.2725 0.2653 0.2681
November 0.2725 0.2674 0.2696
December 0.3004 0.2668 0.2760