YEARLY HIGH
3.1176 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.5223 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8674 DOP

2017 ARS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.1176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.5223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5953 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9278 to the December average rate of 2.7278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1176 was down 11.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5207, 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 15,588 DOP
2016 Average 15,599 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 12,611 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,976.68 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1161
2.6714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to DOP 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 2.9990, compared to 2.7357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2840 DOP (High: 2.8062 / Low: 2.5223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0486 DOP (High: 2.7570 / Low: 2.7085).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2840
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0486

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 0.1818 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.0790) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1055 (-3.31%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.0790
2016 Avg (April) 3.1845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9550 2.8795 2.9278
February 3.0514 2.9594 3.0083
March 3.0748 2.9960 3.0345
April 3.1176 3.0436 3.0790
May 3.0993 2.9180 3.0092
June 2.9873 2.8388 2.9351
July 2.8666 2.6437 2.7532
August 2.7684 2.6514 2.7085
September 2.8137 2.6881 2.7492
October 2.7570 2.7085 2.7301
November 2.7879 2.7167 2.7456
December 2.8062 2.5223 2.7278