YEARLY HIGH
0.4025 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3314 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3612 ARS

2017 GMD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.3314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3649 to the December average rate of 0.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4025 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,012 ARS
2016 Average 1,758 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,657 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.54 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3835
0.3352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3491, compared to 0.3733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0398 ARS (High: 0.4025 / Low: 0.3627). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 ARS (High: 0.3433 / Low: 0.3349).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3730) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.82%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3730
2016 Avg (December) 0.3700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3739 0.3599 0.3649
February 0.3617 0.3437 0.3526
March 0.3506 0.3399 0.3469
April 0.3433 0.3349 0.3392
May 0.3510 0.3314 0.3407
June 0.3609 0.3447 0.3501
July 0.3873 0.3574 0.3730
August 0.3845 0.3692 0.3795
September 0.3819 0.3684 0.3743
October 0.3788 0.3646 0.3708
November 0.3735 0.3639 0.3689
December 0.4025 0.3627 0.3730