YEARLY HIGH
0.0558 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0459 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0488 XDR

2016 ARS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0534 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0558 was down 32.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0832, 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 279 XDR
2015 Average 388 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 229 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.46 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0540
0.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XDR 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 0.0500, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0057 XDR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0459). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0476).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0534) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0284 (-34.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0534
2015 Avg (January) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0558 0.0520 0.0534
February 0.0515 0.0459 0.0485
March 0.0494 0.0460 0.0481
April 0.0507 0.0480 0.0493
May 0.0512 0.0494 0.0502
June 0.0517 0.0472 0.0503
July 0.0493 0.0475 0.0483
August 0.0489 0.0476 0.0482
September 0.0480 0.0466 0.0474
October 0.0482 0.0467 0.0477
November 0.0486 0.0468 0.0477
December 0.0482 0.0460 0.0469