YEARLY HIGH
12.1946 ARS
YEARLY LOW
9.1094 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1473 ARS

2016 CAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 12.1946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 9.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0852 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5615 to the December average rate of 11.8663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.1946 was up 27.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.5737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,973 ARS
2015 Average 36,187 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 45,547 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,425.95 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.0968
9.3310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 10.7778, compared to 11.5168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.6252 ARS (High: 11.6612 / Low: 10.0360). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3157 ARS (High: 11.6995 / Low: 11.3838).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6252
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.8663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.2524), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6139 (+43.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.8663
2015 Avg (December) 8.2524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9677 9.1094 9.5615
February 11.6612 10.0360 10.7304
March 11.7180 10.9277 11.2764
April 11.3840 10.8485 11.2177
May 11.3702 10.6649 10.9120
June 11.6774 10.6257 10.9687
July 11.6699 11.1931 11.4322
August 11.6183 11.2227 11.4158
September 11.6995 11.3838 11.5298
October 11.6830 11.2780 11.4593
November 11.7485 11.1447 11.3972
December 12.1946 11.4275 11.8663