YEARLY HIGH
2.5887 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.0992 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3939 ARS

2016 SDG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 2.5887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4895 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2170 to the December average rate of 2.4394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5887 was up 20.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,943 ARS
2015 Average 7,698 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,496 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,447.29 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5059
2.1908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.3485, compared to 2.4393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2820 ARS (High: 2.5887 / Low: 2.3067). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0585 ARS (High: 2.4717 / Low: 2.4132).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2820
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0585

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.4250) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9690 (+66.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.4250
2015 Avg (February) 1.4561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2781 2.0992 2.2170
February 2.5887 2.3067 2.4250
March 2.5783 2.3693 2.4456
April 2.4228 2.3028 2.3601
May 2.3451 2.2848 2.3186
June 2.5068 2.2591 2.3248
July 2.4759 2.3980 2.4495
August 2.4717 2.4132 2.4411
September 2.5211 2.4572 2.4796
October 2.5111 2.3527 2.4533
November 2.4315 2.3069 2.3729
December 2.4703 2.3758 2.4394