YEARLY HIGH
0.0332 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0286 ARS

2017 SOS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0332 was up 16.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 ARS
2016 Average 125 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 130 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.38 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0310
0.0261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0037 ARS (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0265).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0306) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+10.55%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0306
2016 Avg (December) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0272 0.0275
February 0.0273 0.0266 0.0269
March 0.0272 0.0265 0.0268
April 0.0268 0.0261 0.0265
May 0.0280 0.0263 0.0271
June 0.0288 0.0272 0.0278
July 0.0309 0.0285 0.0297
August 0.0308 0.0293 0.0301
September 0.0303 0.0292 0.0297
October 0.0306 0.0298 0.0301
November 0.0305 0.0294 0.0302
December 0.0332 0.0294 0.0306