YEARLY HIGH
69.4879 KPW
YEARLY LOW
56.1714 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.1017 KPW

2016 ARS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 69.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 56.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3165 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.3942 to the December average rate of 56.8196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 69.4879 was down 34.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.6296, 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 347,440 KPW
2015 Average 488,998 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 280,857 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,582.56 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

67.3516
55.8622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to KPW 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 62.9513, compared to 59.2522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.9513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.2522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 6.9267 KPW (High: 63.9618 / Low: 57.0351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8729 KPW (High: 59.5504 / Low: 58.6775).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9267
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8729

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 5.4763 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 66.3942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 104.6944), the exchange rate shifted by -38.3002 (-36.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 66.3942
2015 Avg (January) 104.6944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.4879 64.5935 66.3942
February 63.9618 57.0351 60.9178
March 62.2575 57.1541 60.4129
April 64.1442 60.8615 62.5411
May 64.6860 63.0460 63.7352
June 65.4552 59.1318 63.7063
July 61.7029 59.7923 60.4260
August 61.4081 59.7894 60.6558
September 60.3055 58.6462 59.6273
October 59.5504 58.6775 59.2864
November 60.0509 57.0513 58.6980
December 58.1378 56.1714 56.8196