YEARLY HIGH
2315.9159 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1877.1854 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2046.7078 IRR

2016 ARS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2315.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1877.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 438.7305 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2213.1656 to the December average rate of 1898.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2315.9159 was down 28.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 3236.8407, 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 11,579,579 IRR
2015 Average 15,707,378 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 9,385,927 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,193,652.57 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2244.6034
1867.3500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to IRR 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 2112.6913, compared to 1980.7243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 131.9671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2112.6913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1980.7243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 221.8480 IRR (High: 2135.7222 / Low: 1913.8742). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.4587 IRR (High: 1989.5803 / Low: 1960.1215).

February Spread (Volatile) ±221.8480
October Spread (Stable) ±29.4587

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 170.8974 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -170.8974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2213.1656) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3170.9373), the exchange rate shifted by -957.7717 (-30.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 2213.1656
2015 Avg (January) 3170.9373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2315.9159 2152.1110 2213.1656
February 2135.7222 1913.8742 2042.2682
March 2092.9266 1918.1216 2028.8511
April 2155.0296 2043.9681 2101.2181
May 2178.3040 2119.3622 2143.9617
June 2205.6240 1996.2554 2146.6832
July 2063.3107 1998.9741 2023.6402
August 2051.3361 1998.9609 2026.6412
September 2016.0804 1959.5314 1992.7259
October 1989.5803 1960.1215 1980.8380
November 2007.2354 1906.9734 1961.7125
December 1942.5134 1877.1854 1898.7878