YEARLY HIGH
7.0974 ARS
YEARLY LOW
5.5938 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1242 ARS

2017 XCD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 5.5938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5036 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8788 to the December average rate of 6.5604, 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 7.0974 was up 19.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,487 ARS
2016 Average 27,320 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 27,969 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,517.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6489
5.5870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5.8044, compared to 6.4439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7297 ARS (High: 7.0974 / Low: 6.3677). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1064 ARS (High: 5.9490 / Low: 5.8426).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7297
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1064

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 0.1172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.5604) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6965 (+11.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.5604
2016 Avg (December) 5.8639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9490 5.8426 5.8788
February 5.8441 5.6850 5.7616
March 5.7829 5.6571 5.7422
April 5.7287 5.5938 5.6755
May 5.9880 5.6528 5.8118
June 6.1510 5.8704 5.9565
July 6.5893 6.0913 6.3521
August 6.5546 6.2978 6.4464
September 6.4998 6.2811 6.3768
October 6.5475 6.4110 6.4582
November 6.5307 6.4021 6.4695
December 7.0974 6.3677 6.5604