YEARLY HIGH
0.0543 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0453 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0502 GBP

2016 ARS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0512 to the December average rate of 0.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0543 was down 29.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0774, 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 271 GBP
2015 Average 356 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 226 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.09 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0540
0.0464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to GBP 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0043 GBP (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.0510 / Low: 0.0497).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0534) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-22.51%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0534
2015 Avg (October) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0528 0.0494 0.0512
February 0.0493 0.0455 0.0473
March 0.0489 0.0453 0.0471
April 0.0503 0.0476 0.0486
May 0.0494 0.0480 0.0488
June 0.0515 0.0472 0.0498
July 0.0526 0.0501 0.0511
August 0.0529 0.0504 0.0515
September 0.0510 0.0497 0.0504
October 0.0543 0.0502 0.0534
November 0.0541 0.0507 0.0524
December 0.0526 0.0492 0.0506