2017 LSL to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5553 ARS

YEARLY LOW

1.0907 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2443 ARS

2017 LSL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.5553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4645 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1737 to the December average rate of 1.3522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5553 was up 31.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,776 ARS

2016 Average 5,044 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 5,454 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,322.74 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3735

1.1180

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.1884, compared to 1.3003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3051 ARS (High: 1.5553 / Low: 1.2502). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 ARS (High: 1.1995 / Low: 1.1561).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3051

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2099 (+18.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3522

2016 Avg (December) 1.1423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2032	1.1542	1.1737
February	1.1995	1.1561	1.1786
March	1.2521	1.1465	1.2029
April	1.1902	1.0907	1.1393
May	1.2479	1.1357	1.1863
June	1.2754	1.2301	1.2496
July	1.3687	1.2612	1.3090
August	1.3402	1.2831	1.3160
September	1.3421	1.2743	1.3106
October	1.3073	1.2394	1.2746
November	1.2756	1.2080	1.2394
December	1.5553	1.2502	1.3522