YEARLY HIGH
0.5022 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4150 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4507 CNY

2016 ARS to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.4150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4843 to the December average rate of 0.4372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5022 was down 30.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7270, 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 2,511 CNY
2015 Average 3,405 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,075 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.19 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4890
0.4318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CNY 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 0.4571, compared to 0.4442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0524 CNY (High: 0.4674 / Low: 0.4150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 CNY (High: 0.4531 / Low: 0.4437).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4843) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2372 (-32.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4843
2015 Avg (January) 0.7215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5022 0.4720 0.4843
February 0.4674 0.4150 0.4433
March 0.4497 0.4160 0.4366
April 0.4615 0.4383 0.4502
May 0.4719 0.4535 0.4624
June 0.4795 0.4364 0.4662
July 0.4585 0.4423 0.4482
August 0.4531 0.4437 0.4482
September 0.4472 0.4345 0.4421
October 0.4480 0.4348 0.4431
November 0.4532 0.4368 0.4462
December 0.4487 0.4307 0.4372