YEARLY HIGH
0.4979 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3888 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4539 SRD

2017 ARS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1091 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4700 to the December average rate of 0.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4979 was down 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5132, 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 2,489 SRD
2016 Average 2,073 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,944 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.25 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4991
0.4138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SRD 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 0.4799, compared to 0.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0440 SRD (High: 0.4328 / Low: 0.3888). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 SRD (High: 0.4305 / Low: 0.4220).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1216 (+32.83%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4920
2016 Avg (April) 0.3704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4732 0.4623 0.4700
February 0.4910 0.4757 0.4840
March 0.4934 0.4828 0.4862
April 0.4979 0.4875 0.4920
May 0.4938 0.4658 0.4801
June 0.4738 0.4510 0.4671
July 0.4554 0.4188 0.4357
August 0.4370 0.4199 0.4270
September 0.4382 0.4234 0.4316
October 0.4299 0.4209 0.4266
November 0.4305 0.4220 0.4260
December 0.4328 0.3888 0.4209