YEARLY HIGH
0.0773 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0630 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 CHF

2016 ARS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.0630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0743 to the December average rate of 0.0644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0773 was down 34.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1186, 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 387 CHF
2015 Average 523 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 315 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.41 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0752
0.0634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CHF 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 0.0687, compared to 0.0650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0093 CHF (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CHF (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0642).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
November 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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0743) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0358 (-32.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0743
2015 Avg (January) 0.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0773 0.0718 0.0743
February 0.0725 0.0632 0.0671
March 0.0676 0.0634 0.0659
April 0.0689 0.0648 0.0670
May 0.0715 0.0672 0.0693
June 0.0712 0.0642 0.0686
July 0.0677 0.0647 0.0659
August 0.0665 0.0643 0.0655
September 0.0657 0.0630 0.0646
October 0.0656 0.0633 0.0649
November 0.0657 0.0642 0.0650
December 0.0664 0.0631 0.0644