YEARLY HIGH
2.3197 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.8722 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1394 ARS

2016 BOB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4475 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9633 to the December average rate of 2.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3197 was up 20.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,598 ARS
2015 Average 6,707 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 9,361 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,237.54 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3212
1.9308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ARS 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 2.0805, compared to 2.1983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2634 ARS (High: 2.3010 / Low: 2.0376). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0378 ARS (High: 2.2233 / Low: 2.1855).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2634
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.2887) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6466 (+39.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.2887
2015 Avg (December) 1.6420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0150 1.8722 1.9633
February 2.3010 2.0376 2.1458
March 2.2953 2.1159 2.1800
April 2.1680 2.0482 2.0931
May 2.0666 2.0199 2.0475
June 2.2115 1.9947 2.0535
July 2.1857 2.1217 2.1608
August 2.1726 2.1177 2.1449
September 2.2222 2.1587 2.1823
October 2.2233 2.1855 2.1956
November 2.2824 2.1609 2.2172
December 2.3197 2.2340 2.2887