2016 MXN to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MXN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MXN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.8780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.7245.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1535 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7525 to the December average rate of 0.7718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8780 was up 12.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MXN to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7933, compared to 0.7882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1202 ARS (High: 0.8686 / Low: 0.7484). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 ARS (High: 0.8187 / Low: 0.7861).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0439 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.8457) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2697 (+46.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7857 | 0.7245 | 0.7525 |
| February | 0.8686 | 0.7484 | 0.8016 |
| March | 0.8780 | 0.8175 | 0.8457 |
| April | 0.8527 | 0.7967 | 0.8231 |
| May | 0.8307 | 0.7536 | 0.7793 |
| June | 0.8164 | 0.7269 | 0.7578 |
| July | 0.8202 | 0.7818 | 0.8019 |
| August | 0.8187 | 0.7861 | 0.8028 |
| September | 0.8182 | 0.7652 | 0.7865 |
| October | 0.8197 | 0.7869 | 0.8017 |
| November | 0.8161 | 0.7300 | 0.7642 |
| December | 0.7913 | 0.7487 | 0.7718 |