YEARLY HIGH
0.1098 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0820 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0900 CAD

2016 ARS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1047 to the December average rate of 0.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1098 was down 25.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1473, 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 549 CAD
2015 Average 693 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 410 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.87 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1067
0.0823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CAD 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 0.0931, compared to 0.0869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0139 CAD (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0858). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0855).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1047) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0359 (-25.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1047
2015 Avg (January) 0.1406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1098 0.1003 0.1047
February 0.0996 0.0858 0.0934
March 0.0915 0.0853 0.0887
April 0.0922 0.0878 0.0892
May 0.0938 0.0879 0.0917
June 0.0941 0.0856 0.0913
July 0.0893 0.0857 0.0875
August 0.0891 0.0861 0.0876
September 0.0878 0.0855 0.0867
October 0.0887 0.0856 0.0873
November 0.0897 0.0851 0.0878
December 0.0875 0.0820 0.0843