YEARLY HIGH
7.4408 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.1909 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4410 XPF

2017 ARS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 7.4408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2499 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0835 to the December average rate of 5.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.4408 was down 12.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4789, 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 37,204 XPF
2016 Average 36,595 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 25,955 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,249.42 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.4476
5.5304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XPF 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 7.0538, compared to 5.8282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.8209 XPF (High: 7.3531 / Low: 6.5322). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0975 XPF (High: 5.8597 / Low: 5.7622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8209
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0975

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 0.5882 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 7.2879) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.3223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0344 (-0.47%).

2017 Avg (April) 7.2879
2016 Avg (April) 7.3223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1879 6.9691 7.0835
February 7.3531 6.5322 7.2033
March 7.4204 7.0675 7.2193
April 7.4408 7.1042 7.2879
May 7.1933 6.5872 6.8997
June 6.7428 6.3089 6.6290
July 6.3708 5.7044 6.0408
August 5.9545 5.6867 5.7958
September 5.8915 5.7507 5.8124
October 5.8597 5.7622 5.8182
November 5.8761 5.7645 5.8117
December 5.8854 5.1909 5.6902