YEARLY HIGH
0.4217 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3797 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4008 SOS

2026 ARS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.4217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.3797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3939 to the December average rate of 0.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4217 was down 23.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5545, 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 2,108 SOS
2025 Average 2,334 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,899 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4163
0.3813
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS to SOS 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 0.4035, compared to 0.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0219 SOS (High: 0.4157 / Low: 0.3939). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SOS (High: 0.4100 / Low: 0.4047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.4134) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0970 (-19.00%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.4134
2025 Avg (April) 0.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4014 0.3857 0.3939
February 0.4157 0.3939 0.4054
March 0.4173 0.3967 0.4085
April 0.4217 0.4042 0.4134
May 0.4100 0.4047 0.4057
June 0.4042 0.3855 0.3943
July 0.3874 0.3797 0.3843