2017 FKP to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 25.8868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 18.7968.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0899 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6187 to the December average rate of 23.7684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.8868 was up 17.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.0942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.7482, compared to 22.9640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.8815 ARS (High: 25.8868 / Low: 23.0052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5440 ARS (High: 23.4094 / Low: 22.8655).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2764 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 23.7684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.7662), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0022 (+20.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1533 | 19.0682 | 19.6187 |
| February | 19.9970 | 19.1550 | 19.4297 |
| March | 19.5902 | 18.7968 | 19.1533 |
| April | 19.9313 | 18.8968 | 19.3902 |
| May | 21.0265 | 19.6661 | 20.2945 |
| June | 21.6563 | 20.1672 | 20.6026 |
| July | 23.4059 | 21.4264 | 22.3351 |
| August | 23.2330 | 21.9602 | 22.5740 |
| September | 23.6099 | 22.2791 | 22.9506 |
| October | 23.4936 | 22.6881 | 23.0386 |
| November | 23.4094 | 22.8655 | 23.1172 |
| December | 25.8868 | 23.0052 | 23.7684 |