YEARLY HIGH
22.0942 ARS
YEARLY LOW
18.4234 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9637 ARS

2016 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 22.0942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 18.4234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6707 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5340 to the December average rate of 19.7662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.0942 was up 11.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.8414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,471 ARS
2015 Average 70,760 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 92,117 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,353.64 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.5131
18.4992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 20.5159, compared to 19.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.7691 ARS (High: 21.1743 / Low: 19.4052). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5064 ARS (High: 20.1317 / Low: 19.6253).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7691
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5064

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0927 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 21.2619) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1228 (+61.82%).

2016 Avg (March) 21.2619
2015 Avg (March) 13.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2522 18.9238 19.5340
February 21.9708 20.2961 21.1554
March 22.0942 20.4536 21.2619
April 21.0234 19.8985 20.5860
May 20.8306 20.2279 20.4868
June 21.1743 19.4052 20.0711
July 19.9786 18.9981 19.5926
August 19.8506 18.8898 19.4242
September 20.1317 19.6253 19.8431
October 19.9071 18.4234 18.7504
November 19.7360 18.4801 19.0931
December 20.3103 19.0103 19.7662