YEARLY HIGH
0.1978 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1371 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1600 ARS

2017 LRD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.1978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1697 to the December average rate of 0.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1978 was up 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989 ARS
2016 Average 827 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 685 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1896
0.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1669, compared to 0.1532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0481 ARS (High: 0.1962 / Low: 0.1481). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1490 / Low: 0.1465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1852) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+12.29%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1852
2016 Avg (July) 0.1649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1762 0.1664 0.1697
February 0.1680 0.1626 0.1653
March 0.1670 0.1630 0.1652
April 0.1647 0.1604 0.1628
May 0.1730 0.1617 0.1668
June 0.1778 0.1683 0.1714
July 0.1978 0.1761 0.1852
August 0.1962 0.1481 0.1559
September 0.1511 0.1451 0.1474
October 0.1490 0.1465 0.1475
November 0.1476 0.1378 0.1420
December 0.1528 0.1371 0.1413