YEARLY HIGH
0.1864 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1491 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1653 ARS

2016 LRD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1585 to the December average rate of 0.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1864 was up 18.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 932 ARS
2015 Average 539 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 746 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.20 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1781
0.1540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1643, compared to 0.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 ARS (High: 0.1864 / Low: 0.1659). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 ARS (High: 0.1577 / Low: 0.1537).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+70.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1750
2015 Avg (February) 0.1024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1643 0.1491 0.1585
February 0.1864 0.1659 0.1750
March 0.1860 0.1707 0.1761
April 0.1747 0.1551 0.1638
May 0.1577 0.1537 0.1560
June 0.1682 0.1519 0.1563
July 0.1668 0.1616 0.1649
August 0.1656 0.1556 0.1617
September 0.1682 0.1633 0.1650
October 0.1684 0.1643 0.1660
November 0.1738 0.1650 0.1684
December 0.1760 0.1656 0.1723