YEARLY HIGH
9.5181 ARS
YEARLY LOW
8.6234 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0802 ARS

2026 ETB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.5181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 8.6234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8947 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3145 to the December average rate of 9.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.5181 was down 7.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.2809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,590 ARS
2025 Average 44,593 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 43,117 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,473.40 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.3622
8.7893
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 9.0170, compared to 9.2697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5270 ARS (High: 9.3491 / Low: 8.8221). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ARS (High: 9.2928 / Low: 9.2928).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5270
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2475 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 9.3145) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.1940), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1204 (+13.67%).

2026 Avg (January) 9.3145
2025 Avg (January) 8.1940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5181 9.1149 9.3145
February 9.3491 8.8221 9.0670
March 9.2637 8.7859 8.9667
April 9.0551 8.6234 8.8371
May 8.8717 8.7836 8.8406
June 9.2934 8.8409 9.0764
July 9.3737 9.1493 9.2466
August 9.2928 9.2928 9.2928