YEARLY HIGH
1480.2983 ARS
YEARLY LOW
54.0201 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
925.6685 ARS

2026 CUP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1480.2983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 54.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1426.2782 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1449.2252 to the December average rate of 55.7419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1480.2983 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 1489.5053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,401,492 ARS
2025 Average 6,215,942 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 270,101 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,131,391.17 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1588.6793
-84.7699
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CUP 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 925.6685, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 925.6685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 925.6685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1344.0536 ARS (High: 1398.0737 / Low: 54.0201). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7595 ARS (High: 54.8425 / Low: 54.0831).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1344.0536
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1134.6374 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1134.6374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1449.2252) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1041.2029), the exchange rate shifted by +408.0223 (+39.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 1449.2252
2025 Avg (January) 1041.2029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1480.2983 1414.6264 1449.2252
February 1456.6223 1369.2675 1407.7148
March 1432.5841 1368.0059 1397.3230
April 1398.0737 54.0201 1189.3216
May 54.8425 54.0831 54.6842
June 56.1352 54.9157 55.7419