YEARLY HIGH
2.3150 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.7893 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0483 UYU

2016 ARS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.3150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5256 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2610 to the December average rate of 1.8166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3150 was down 25.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1100, 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 11,575 UYU
2015 Average 14,770 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 8,947 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,628.04 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3054
1.7722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to UYU 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 2.1931, compared to 1.9035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2279 UYU (High: 2.2519 / Low: 2.0240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 UYU (High: 1.8676 / Low: 1.8462).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2279
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.1469 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2610) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5829 (-20.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2610
2015 Avg (January) 2.8439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3150 2.1876 2.2610
February 2.2123 2.0392 2.1385
March 2.2288 2.0542 2.1594
April 2.2389 2.1428 2.1917
May 2.2459 2.2184 2.2289
June 2.2519 2.0240 2.1794
July 2.0876 1.9826 2.0325
August 1.9995 1.9099 1.9515
September 1.9548 1.8543 1.9093
October 1.8676 1.8462 1.8548
November 1.8948 1.8076 1.8561
December 1.8587 1.7893 1.8166