YEARLY HIGH
27.2779 ARS
YEARLY LOW
20.5483 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9732 ARS

2017 XDR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 27.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 20.5483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7296 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4700 to the December average rate of 25.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.2779 was up 25.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.8027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,389 ARS
2016 Average 102,539 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 102,741 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,648.04 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.5228
20.4547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.3888, compared to 24.5575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.9756 ARS (High: 27.2779 / Low: 24.3023). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3145 ARS (High: 24.7888 / Low: 24.4744).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9756
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3145

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 0.3670 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 25.1005) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.3331), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7674 (+17.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 25.1005
2016 Avg (December) 21.3331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6961 21.2691 21.4700
February 21.4613 20.7401 21.1030
March 21.3268 20.5851 21.0195
April 21.1860 20.5483 20.8771
May 22.3846 20.9183 21.5998
June 23.1297 21.9447 22.2635
July 25.0299 22.9050 23.9550
August 24.9926 24.0198 24.5850
September 24.8374 24.1166 24.4863
October 24.9115 24.3819 24.5983
November 24.7888 24.4744 24.6201
December 27.2779 24.3023 25.1005