YEARLY HIGH
381.7644 SLL
YEARLY LOW
258.6599 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
325.5786 SLL

2016 ARS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 381.7644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 258.6599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.1045 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.0425 to the December average rate of 349.1695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 381.7644 was down 24.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 504.4254, 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 1,908,822 SLL
2015 Average 2,254,939 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,293,299 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,522.36 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

384.9042
261.2203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SLL 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 284.0486, compared to 367.1086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.0486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 367.1086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 82.0959 SLL (High: 348.0843 / Low: 265.9885). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7345 SLL (High: 372.0620 / Low: 368.3275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±82.0959
October Spread (Stable) ±3.7345

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 28.7582 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.7582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 374.5972) against the same month in 2015 (average: 408.7287), the exchange rate shifted by -34.1315 (-8.35%).

2016 Avg (August) 374.5972
2015 Avg (August) 408.7287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 320.2940 296.3826 306.0425
February 293.4717 258.8557 277.2843
March 278.1909 258.6599 271.5273
April 282.0637 270.1507 275.6281
May 284.3954 276.5193 279.5003
June 348.0843 265.9885 294.3089
July 377.9679 365.2703 370.5499
August 381.7644 369.2119 374.5972
September 377.4599 367.5499 373.1535
October 372.0620 368.3275 370.2900
November 373.8542 353.0563 364.8918
December 355.8353 345.4303 349.1695