YEARLY HIGH
1525.0093 STD
YEARLY LOW
1068.1071 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1320.4165 STD

2017 ARS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1525.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1068.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 456.9022 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1452.5382 to the December average rate of 1167.9641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1525.0093 was down 12.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1739.1434, 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 7,625,047 STD
2016 Average 7,514,272 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,340,536 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,284,510.88 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1524.4781
1135.5537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to STD 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 1445.0479, compared to 1195.7851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 249.2628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1445.0479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1195.7851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 137.6996 STD (High: 1205.8067 / Low: 1068.1071). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.8472 STD (High: 1196.9453 / Low: 1183.0981).

December Spread (Volatile) ±137.6996
November Spread (Stable) ±13.8472

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 117.1921 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -117.1921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1492.0677) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1499.0823), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0146 (-0.47%).

2017 Avg (April) 1492.0677
2016 Avg (April) 1499.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1473.7117 1428.8117 1452.5382
February 1504.0452 1442.5737 1478.7208
March 1512.4644 1450.2853 1476.8703
April 1525.0093 1452.0260 1492.0677
May 1481.4556 1349.1287 1413.6945
June 1379.2199 1292.3311 1356.3960
July 1302.7882 1171.1337 1239.2039
August 1222.8757 1170.8595 1190.9348
September 1210.3356 1176.5224 1193.4364
October 1203.7573 1182.0345 1193.4191
November 1196.9453 1183.0981 1189.7524
December 1205.8067 1068.1071 1167.9641