YEARLY HIGH
2.1924 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.9890 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0845 BIF

2026 ARS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.1924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1.9890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2034 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0425 to the December average rate of 2.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1924 was down 23.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8691, 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 10,962 BIF
2025 Average 12,080 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,945 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1644
1.9904
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS to BIF 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 2.0978, compared to 2.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1444 BIF (High: 2.1690 / Low: 2.0246). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 BIF (High: 2.1370 / Low: 2.1070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1444
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2.1499) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4954 (-18.73%).

2026 Avg (April) 2.1499
2025 Avg (April) 2.6454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0811 2.0003 2.0425
February 2.1603 2.0447 2.1047
March 2.1690 2.0246 2.1195
April 2.1924 2.1020 2.1499
May 2.1370 2.1070 2.1132
June 2.1015 2.0072 2.0570
July 2.0265 1.9890 2.0049