YEARLY HIGH
0.1486 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1222 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1373 ARS

2016 NPR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.1486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1260 to the December average rate of 0.1459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1486 was up 19.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 743 ARS
2015 Average 451 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 611 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.88 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1479
0.1240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1332, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0146 ARS (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1295). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1415).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0392 (+36.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1459
2015 Avg (December) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1300 0.1222 0.1260
February 0.1441 0.1295 0.1355
March 0.1449 0.1355 0.1392
April 0.1394 0.1317 0.1353
May 0.1347 0.1297 0.1319
June 0.1402 0.1279 0.1314
July 0.1402 0.1359 0.1386
August 0.1400 0.1371 0.1386
September 0.1441 0.1394 0.1413
October 0.1441 0.1415 0.1423
November 0.1441 0.1403 0.1419
December 0.1486 0.1427 0.1459