YEARLY HIGH
0.3002 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2208 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2554 ARS

2017 HTG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.2208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2378 to the December average rate of 0.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3002 was up 17.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,501 ARS
2016 Average 1,171 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,104 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.83 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2829
0.2187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2352, compared to 0.2755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0339 ARS (High: 0.2679 / Low: 0.2340). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 ARS (High: 0.2272 / Low: 0.2211).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2776) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+16.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2776
2016 Avg (December) 0.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2417 0.2352 0.2378
February 0.2354 0.2292 0.2327
March 0.2409 0.2230 0.2323
April 0.2272 0.2211 0.2241
May 0.2362 0.2208 0.2285
June 0.2679 0.2340 0.2560
July 0.2875 0.2653 0.2762
August 0.2924 0.2606 0.2743
September 0.2782 0.2679 0.2728
October 0.2798 0.2723 0.2760
November 0.2800 0.2712 0.2761
December 0.3002 0.2699 0.2776