YEARLY HIGH
494.4574 SLL
YEARLY LOW
340.5791 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
452.7339 SLL

2017 ARS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 494.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 340.5791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 153.8784 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 434.2022 to the December average rate of 431.7168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 494.4574 was up 29.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 381.7644, 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 2,472,287 SLL
2016 Average 1,629,135 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,702,895 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 769,391.88 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

493.0104
426.1447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SLL 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 469.8356, compared to 435.6322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.2034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 469.8356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 435.6322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 128.4103 SLL (High: 468.9893 / Low: 340.5791). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2121 SLL (High: 441.2742 / Low: 433.0620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±128.4103
November Spread (Stable) ±8.2121

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 29.1637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.1637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 487.4383) against the same month in 2016 (average: 275.6281), the exchange rate shifted by +211.8102 (+76.85%).

2017 Avg (April) 487.4383
2016 Avg (April) 275.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 468.9893 340.5791 434.2022
February 480.6968 467.2266 475.6283
March 487.0342 463.1714 479.2618
April 494.4574 482.8305 487.4383
May 489.3348 460.6686 476.1316
June 473.0473 447.5816 466.3514
July 453.3167 422.5629 437.1877
August 443.0082 423.5977 432.1424
September 444.6777 429.9540 438.0858
October 441.8209 431.9485 437.7099
November 441.2742 433.0620 436.9504
December 444.5893 399.0399 431.7168