YEARLY HIGH
0.5192 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4044 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4735 SBD

2017 ARS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.5192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1148 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4945 to the December average rate of 0.4390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5192 was down 17.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,596 SBD
2016 Average 2,687 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,022 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.21 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5169
0.4319
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ARS to SBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.4993, compared to 0.4476 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.4993
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.4476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0505 SBD (High: 0.4549 / Low: 0.4044). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SBD (High: 0.5004 / Low: 0.4906).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0505
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-7.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5098
2016 Avg (April) 0.5511

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5004 0.4906 0.4945
February 0.5063 0.4941 0.4998
March 0.5079 0.4967 0.5008
April 0.5192 0.5016 0.5098
May 0.5143 0.4880 0.5018
June 0.4978 0.4736 0.4894
July 0.4782 0.4361 0.4561
August 0.4589 0.4329 0.4445
September 0.4604 0.4419 0.4506
October 0.4521 0.4413 0.4475
November 0.4578 0.4415 0.4478
December 0.4549 0.4044 0.4390