2016 ARS to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 11.1254.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5997 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1069 to the December average rate of 11.2676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.7250 was down 34.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.9750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ARS to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.4272, compared to 11.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.3682 DJF (High: 12.6208 / Low: 11.2526). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2069 DJF (High: 11.7840 / Low: 11.5772).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.0820 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.1069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.6942), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5873 (-36.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7250 | 12.7429 | 13.1069 |
| February | 12.6208 | 11.2526 | 12.0248 |
| March | 12.2947 | 11.2866 | 11.9264 |
| April | 12.6571 | 12.0211 | 12.3470 |
| May | 12.7839 | 12.4547 | 12.5774 |
| June | 12.9344 | 11.6771 | 12.5808 |
| July | 12.1709 | 11.7766 | 11.9053 |
| August | 12.1057 | 11.7935 | 11.9541 |
| September | 11.8961 | 11.5620 | 11.7548 |
| October | 11.7840 | 11.5772 | 11.7022 |
| November | 11.8640 | 11.3035 | 11.6101 |
| December | 11.5543 | 11.1254 | 11.2676 |