YEARLY HIGH
0.1099 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0833 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0914 AUD

2016 ARS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1051 to the December average rate of 0.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1099 was down 29.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1552, 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 550 AUD
2015 Average 722 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 416 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.38 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1070
0.0842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AUD 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 0.0954, compared to 0.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0122 AUD (High: 0.1009 / Low: 0.0887). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AUD (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0876).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-27.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1051
2015 Avg (January) 0.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1099 0.1014 0.1051
February 0.1009 0.0887 0.0949
March 0.0919 0.0870 0.0894
April 0.0930 0.0881 0.0907
May 0.1001 0.0919 0.0970
June 0.0995 0.0887 0.0956
July 0.0907 0.0877 0.0891
August 0.0891 0.0876 0.0884
September 0.0895 0.0849 0.0874
October 0.0876 0.0851 0.0865
November 0.0882 0.0852 0.0867
December 0.0900 0.0833 0.0861