YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0624 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0679 USD

2016 ARS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0738 to the December average rate of 0.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0772 was down 34.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1174, 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 386 USD
2015 Average 543 USD
Yearly Trough Low 312 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.99 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0748
0.0621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to USD 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 0.0699, compared to 0.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0077 USD (High: 0.0711 / Low: 0.0634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0652).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0426 (-36.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0738
2015 Avg (January) 0.1163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0772 0.0718 0.0738
February 0.0711 0.0634 0.0677
March 0.0692 0.0635 0.0671
April 0.0713 0.0676 0.0695
May 0.0719 0.0701 0.0708
June 0.0727 0.0657 0.0708
July 0.0686 0.0664 0.0671
August 0.0682 0.0664 0.0674
September 0.0670 0.0652 0.0663
October 0.0662 0.0652 0.0659
November 0.0667 0.0634 0.0652
December 0.0646 0.0624 0.0631