YEARLY HIGH
1.3708 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1111 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2183 ARS

2017 SCR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.3708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.1111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2597 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1878 to the December average rate of 1.2729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3708 was up 13.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,854 ARS
2016 Average 5,562 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 5,556 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298.47 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2980
1.1234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1652, compared to 1.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1449 ARS (High: 1.3708 / Low: 1.2259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 ARS (High: 1.2870 / Low: 1.2452).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.2729) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+7.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.2729
2016 Avg (December) 1.1832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2228 1.1662 1.1878
February 1.1883 1.1297 1.1579
March 1.1995 1.1296 1.1527
April 1.1595 1.1111 1.1380
May 1.1970 1.1239 1.1598
June 1.2367 1.1482 1.1952
July 1.3158 1.2164 1.2683
August 1.3391 1.2422 1.2834
September 1.2870 1.2452 1.2645
October 1.3095 1.2520 1.2742
November 1.3204 1.2361 1.2653
December 1.3708 1.2259 1.2729