YEARLY HIGH
19.1810 ARS
YEARLY LOW
15.1176 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5508 ARS

2017 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 19.1810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 15.1176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0634 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8877 to the December average rate of 17.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.1810 was up 19.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,905 ARS
2016 Average 73,794 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 75,588 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,317.10 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.9689
15.0992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 15.6867, compared to 17.4150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9720 ARS (High: 19.1810 / Low: 17.2090). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2875 ARS (High: 16.0775 / Low: 15.7900).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9720
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2875

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3167 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.7297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.8417), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8881 (+11.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.7297
2016 Avg (December) 15.8417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0775 15.7900 15.8877
February 15.7940 15.3640 15.5710
March 15.6285 15.2885 15.5185
April 15.4820 15.1176 15.3384
May 16.1830 15.2770 15.7067
June 16.6235 15.8650 16.0978
July 17.8080 16.4620 17.1669
August 17.7140 17.0200 17.4218
September 17.5660 16.9750 17.2335
October 17.6950 17.3260 17.4537
November 17.6495 17.3020 17.4842
December 19.1810 17.2090 17.7297