YEARLY HIGH
48.0849 SOS
YEARLY LOW
35.0251 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.3291 SOS

2016 ARS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 48.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 35.0251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0598 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6618 to the December average rate of 36.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.0849 was down 43.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 84.6295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,425 SOS
2015 Average 367,297 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 175,125 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,299.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.6106
35.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SOS 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 42.5040, compared to 38.1542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.0770 SOS (High: 43.7283 / Low: 38.6513). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9294 SOS (High: 38.7746 / Low: 37.8452).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0770
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.1812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 45.6618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.2331), the exchange rate shifted by -37.5713 (-45.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 45.6618
2015 Avg (January) 83.2331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0849 44.2665 45.6618
February 43.7283 38.6513 41.4806
March 42.3137 38.6963 41.0971
April 43.6356 41.3199 42.3858
May 43.7911 42.3996 42.7797
June 43.1638 38.4718 41.6189
July 39.9137 38.3405 39.0975
August 39.6819 38.6730 39.2488
September 39.0996 37.9620 38.6539
October 38.7746 37.8452 38.2959
November 38.6324 35.6285 37.4558
December 37.3661 35.0251 36.1733