YEARLY HIGH
0.2152 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1690 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1976 PEN

2017 ARS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2101 to the December average rate of 0.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2152 was down 18.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2636, 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 1,076 PEN
2016 Average 1,145 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 845 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.82 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2148
0.1803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to PEN 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 0.2088, compared to 0.1865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0189 PEN (High: 0.1880 / Low: 0.1690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PEN (High: 0.2116 / Low: 0.2070).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2119) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2295), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-7.66%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2119
2016 Avg (April) 0.2295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2145 0.2054 0.2101
February 0.2116 0.2070 0.2093
March 0.2137 0.2076 0.2103
April 0.2152 0.2091 0.2119
May 0.2131 0.2022 0.2084
June 0.2068 0.1950 0.2029
July 0.1969 0.1815 0.1892
August 0.1902 0.1830 0.1861
September 0.1914 0.1861 0.1884
October 0.1885 0.1834 0.1863
November 0.1940 0.1836 0.1857
December 0.1880 0.1690 0.1832