YEARLY HIGH
249.0291 MGA
YEARLY LOW
195.5703 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.7208 MGA

2016 ARS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 249.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 195.5703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.4588 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.8779 to the December average rate of 210.5344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.0291 was down 32.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 370.6932, 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 1,245,146 MGA
2015 Average 1,681,828 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 977,852 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267,293.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

240.3617
198.5551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MGA 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 224.1903, compared to 207.2514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.9390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.2514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 25.3753 MGA (High: 228.1211 / Low: 202.7458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7439 MGA (High: 203.7641 / Low: 200.0202).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.3753
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7439

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 24.3366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.3366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 236.8779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 309.8934), the exchange rate shifted by -73.0156 (-23.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 236.8779
2015 Avg (January) 309.8934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 249.0291 230.6797 236.8779
February 228.1211 202.7458 215.6189
March 224.2557 203.9467 215.2127
April 226.6956 215.7694 221.2347
May 233.2571 220.3788 225.1788
June 238.6463 214.6917 231.0189
July 216.6856 195.5703 206.6823
August 206.8859 197.5633 203.4977
September 203.7641 200.0202 202.0390
October 212.4017 202.4673 209.3272
November 213.4677 208.3251 211.4276
December 216.8925 206.0238 210.5344