YEARLY HIGH
2.7574 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.2653 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4945 ARS

2017 SDG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.7574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 2.2653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4921 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4690 to the December average rate of 2.6342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7574 was up 6.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,787 ARS
2016 Average 11,969 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 11,327 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,460.61 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6682
2.2606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.3840, compared to 2.6050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2064 ARS (High: 2.6767 / Low: 2.4703). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 ARS (High: 2.3235 / Low: 2.2653).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2064
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.6342) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1948 (+7.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.6342
2016 Avg (December) 2.4394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5026 2.4350 2.4690
February 2.4586 2.3168 2.4157
March 2.4286 2.2953 2.3606
April 2.3235 2.2653 2.2946
May 2.4261 2.2828 2.3525
June 2.4945 2.3766 2.4118
July 2.6767 2.4703 2.5739
August 2.6660 2.5538 2.6118
September 2.6316 2.5416 2.5786
October 2.6535 2.5943 2.6129
November 2.6475 2.5851 2.6187
December 2.7574 2.5768 2.6342