YEARLY HIGH
100.1728 LBP
YEARLY LOW
78.8760 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.4405 LBP

2017 ARS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 100.1728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 78.8760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2967 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.9020 to the December average rate of 85.5897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 100.1728 was down 14.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 116.5660, 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 500,864 LBP
2016 Average 512,386 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 394,380 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,483.63 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

99.6723
84.3094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LBP 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 96.1435, compared to 86.7375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.1435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.7375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 9.5527 LBP (High: 88.4288 / Low: 78.8760). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9342 LBP (High: 87.2401 / Low: 85.3059).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.5527
October Spread (Stable) ±1.9342

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 5.9386 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 98.3920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.8429), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4509 (-6.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 98.3920
2016 Avg (April) 104.8429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.8035 93.3906 94.9020
February 98.6532 95.2593 96.8968
March 98.3793 96.0398 96.9661
April 100.1728 97.2274 98.3920
May 99.2211 93.0336 96.0914
June 95.0885 90.5405 93.6124
July 91.4287 84.4355 87.6739
August 88.2447 84.7308 86.4600
September 88.9979 85.7402 87.5729
October 87.2401 85.3059 86.5812
November 88.0272 85.5045 86.5476
December 88.4288 78.8760 85.5897