YEARLY HIGH
1.9517 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.4227 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6010 ARS

2017 BWP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.4227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5291 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5008 to the December average rate of 1.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9517 was up 29.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,759 ARS
2016 Average 6,785 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 7,113 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,645.26 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7762
1.4296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ARS 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 1.5070, compared to 1.6950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2907 ARS (High: 1.9517 / Low: 1.6611). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 ARS (High: 1.7003 / Low: 1.6628).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2907
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.7473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2722 (+18.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.7473
2016 Avg (December) 1.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5259 1.4803 1.5008
February 1.5104 1.4651 1.4897
March 1.5464 1.4613 1.5016
April 1.4975 1.4227 1.4585
May 1.5742 1.4585 1.5147
June 1.6264 1.5590 1.5769
July 1.7550 1.6106 1.6775
August 1.7304 1.6625 1.7062
September 1.7224 1.6661 1.6955
October 1.7003 1.6628 1.6812
November 1.6865 1.6415 1.6626
December 1.9517 1.6611 1.7473