YEARLY HIGH
0.8780 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.7245 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7907 ARS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,898 ARS
2015 Average 29,163 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 36,224 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,673.87 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8550
0.7432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1202
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.8457
2015 Avg (March) 0.5759

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