YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 ARS

2017 KPW to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0177 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0213 was up 19.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 ARS
2016 Average 82 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 84 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.57 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0200
0.0168
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KPW 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 0.0174, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 ARS (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ARS (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0197) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+11.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0197
2016 Avg (December) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
February 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
April 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170
May 0.0180 0.0170 0.0175
June 0.0185 0.0176 0.0179
July 0.0198 0.0183 0.0191
August 0.0197 0.0189 0.0194
September 0.0195 0.0189 0.0191
October 0.0197 0.0193 0.0194
November 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
December 0.0213 0.0191 0.0197