2016 ARS to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 6.9252.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5536 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1010 to the December average rate of 7.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.4789 was down 34.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.9831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ARS to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4831, compared to 7.1536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3295 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8569 XPF (High: 7.7908 / Low: 6.9338). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1659 XPF (High: 7.2828 / Low: 7.1169).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8237 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.1010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.9512), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8502 (-32.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4789 | 7.8893 | 8.1010 |
| February | 7.7908 | 6.9338 | 7.2773 |
| March | 7.3759 | 6.9649 | 7.1985 |
| April | 7.5314 | 7.0866 | 7.3223 |
| May | 7.7355 | 7.2960 | 7.4855 |
| June | 7.7401 | 7.0956 | 7.5141 |
| July | 7.3745 | 7.1189 | 7.2306 |
| August | 7.2841 | 7.0495 | 7.1694 |
| September | 7.1481 | 6.9252 | 7.0453 |
| October | 7.2309 | 6.9271 | 7.1135 |
| November | 7.2828 | 7.1169 | 7.2030 |
| December | 7.4070 | 6.9425 | 7.1596 |