YEARLY HIGH
4.3664 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.3291 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9465 BTN

2017 ARS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 4.3664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.3291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0373 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2855 to the December average rate of 3.6276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3664 was down 14.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1100, 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 21,832 BTN
2016 Average 22,801 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 16,646 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,186.44 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3748
3.5596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BTN 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 4.1929, compared to 3.7001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4193 BTN (High: 3.7484 / Low: 3.3291). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 BTN (High: 3.7404 / Low: 3.6699).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4193
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2465 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.2497) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2436 (-5.42%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.2497
2016 Avg (March) 4.4933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3157 4.2395 4.2855
February 4.3550 4.2629 4.3069
March 4.3664 4.1755 4.2497
April 4.2644 4.1489 4.2086
May 4.2041 3.9910 4.1030
June 4.0587 3.8850 4.0036
July 3.9237 3.6056 3.7570
August 3.7596 3.3777 3.6410
September 3.7826 3.6777 3.7367
October 3.7699 3.6696 3.7297
November 3.7404 3.6699 3.7087
December 3.7484 3.3291 3.6276