2016 ARS to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5341 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4311 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4683 BOB

2016 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5096 to the December average rate of 0.4370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5341 was down 34.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8141, 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 2,671 BOB

2015 Average 3,752 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,155 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.23 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5168

0.4297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BOB 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 0.4815, compared to 0.4551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0562 BOB (High: 0.4908 / Low: 0.4346). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 BOB (High: 0.4576 / Low: 0.4498).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2945 (-36.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5096

2015 Avg (January) 0.8041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5341	0.4963	0.5096
February	0.4908	0.4346	0.4666
March	0.4726	0.4357	0.4590
April	0.4882	0.4613	0.4779
May	0.4951	0.4839	0.4884
June	0.5013	0.4522	0.4875
July	0.4713	0.4575	0.4628
August	0.4722	0.4603	0.4662
September	0.4632	0.4500	0.4583
October	0.4576	0.4498	0.4555
November	0.4628	0.4381	0.4511
December	0.4476	0.4311	0.4370