2016 ARS to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.7047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 5.3651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3396 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3127 to the December average rate of 5.8059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.7047 was down 37.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.7401, 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 LRD 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 6.1078, compared to 6.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0945 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.7237 LRD (High: 6.4488 / Low: 5.7250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1498 LRD (High: 6.0880 / Low: 5.9382).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5919 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.3127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.6440), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3313 (-40.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7047 | 6.0877 | 6.3127 |
| February | 6.0294 | 5.3651 | 5.7208 |
| March | 5.8575 | 5.3763 | 5.6832 |
| April | 6.4488 | 5.7250 | 6.1155 |
| May | 6.5058 | 6.3396 | 6.4091 |
| June | 6.5832 | 5.9460 | 6.4054 |
| July | 6.1880 | 5.9964 | 6.0632 |
| August | 6.4261 | 6.0398 | 6.1867 |
| September | 6.1225 | 5.9467 | 6.0610 |
| October | 6.0880 | 5.9382 | 6.0251 |
| November | 6.0591 | 5.7533 | 5.9378 |
| December | 6.0386 | 5.6805 | 5.8059 |