YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0729 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0831 ARS

2016 DJF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0763 to the December average rate of 0.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0899 was up 19.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 449 ARS
2015 Average 261 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 364 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.12 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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0.0751
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DJF 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 0.0806, compared to 0.0855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0096 ARS (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ARS (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0849).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+39.11%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0888
2015 Avg (December) 0.0638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0785 0.0729 0.0763
February 0.0889 0.0792 0.0833
March 0.0886 0.0813 0.0839
April 0.0832 0.0790 0.0810
May 0.0803 0.0782 0.0795
June 0.0856 0.0773 0.0796
July 0.0849 0.0822 0.0840
August 0.0848 0.0826 0.0837
September 0.0865 0.0841 0.0851
October 0.0864 0.0849 0.0855
November 0.0885 0.0843 0.0861
December 0.0899 0.0865 0.0888