YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 ARS

2016 KRW to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was up 24.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,903 ARS
2015 Average 40,902 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 54,670 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,232.80 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0138
0.0111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0121, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 ARS (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ARS (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0132).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+72.25%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0136
2015 Avg (September) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0109 0.0113
February 0.0127 0.0117 0.0121
March 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
April 0.0129 0.0122 0.0125
May 0.0125 0.0117 0.0120
June 0.0130 0.0117 0.0121
July 0.0134 0.0127 0.0131
August 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
September 0.0140 0.0133 0.0136
October 0.0139 0.0132 0.0135
November 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
December 0.0138 0.0129 0.0134