YEARLY HIGH
0.3099 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2209 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2408 ARS

2017 KGS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0890 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2291 to the December average rate of 0.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3099 was up 33.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,550 ARS
2016 Average 1,057 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,105 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.09 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2599
0.2214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2284, compared to 0.2531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0615 ARS (High: 0.3099 / Low: 0.2484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 ARS (High: 0.2579 / Low: 0.2529).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0404 (+18.68%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2567
2016 Avg (August) 0.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2324 0.2272 0.2291
February 0.2285 0.2219 0.2249
March 0.2268 0.2209 0.2246
April 0.2306 0.2213 0.2255
May 0.2383 0.2256 0.2317
June 0.2405 0.2319 0.2350
July 0.2595 0.2378 0.2482
August 0.3099 0.2484 0.2567
September 0.2567 0.2473 0.2514
October 0.2579 0.2529 0.2548
November 0.2563 0.2482 0.2525
December 0.2771 0.2469 0.2547