YEARLY HIGH
0.2404 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1969 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2094 LTL

2016 ARS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.1969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0435 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2295 to the December average rate of 0.2069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2404 was down 30.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,202 LTL
2015 Average 1,641 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 985 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.38 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2322
0.1987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LTL 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 0.2138, compared to 0.2051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0244 LTL (High: 0.2213 / Low: 0.1969). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 LTL (High: 0.2039 / Low: 0.1974).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2295) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1127 (-32.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2295
2015 Avg (January) 0.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2404 0.2238 0.2295
February 0.2213 0.1969 0.2077
March 0.2108 0.1975 0.2057
April 0.2159 0.2041 0.2102
May 0.2191 0.2110 0.2145
June 0.2215 0.2026 0.2153
July 0.2113 0.2044 0.2071
August 0.2095 0.2020 0.2058
September 0.2039 0.1974 0.2015
October 0.2052 0.1979 0.2027
November 0.2112 0.2014 0.2066
December 0.2134 0.2011 0.2069