YEARLY HIGH
23.4106 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.6088 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3570 NGN

2016 ARS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 23.4106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 12.6088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8019 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6861 to the December average rate of 19.8786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.4106 was down 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.5681, 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 117,053 NGN
2015 Average 107,472 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 63,044 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,009.41 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.5671
12.5183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NGN 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 14.2034, compared to 20.5107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.8739 NGN (High: 20.1237 / Low: 14.2499). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3797 NGN (High: 14.3103 / Low: 13.9306).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.8739
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3797

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 1.2192 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 21.7297) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.5228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2069 (+0.96%).

2016 Avg (August) 21.7297
2015 Avg (August) 21.5228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3842 14.3093 14.6861
February 14.1433 12.6088 13.4668
March 13.7738 12.6555 13.3557
April 14.1743 13.4628 13.8318
May 14.3103 13.9306 14.0981
June 20.1237 14.2499 15.7815
July 21.3256 18.7630 19.6395
August 23.4106 20.8270 21.7297
September 21.0259 20.3059 20.7367
October 20.7928 20.3272 20.6147
November 20.9332 19.9072 20.4648
December 20.4754 19.2715 19.8786