YEARLY HIGH
630.1928 LAK
YEARLY LOW
507.6546 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
551.2729 LAK

2016 ARS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 630.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 507.6546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.5382 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.8731 to the December average rate of 515.0893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 630.1928 was down 33.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 954.0657, 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 3,150,964 LAK
2015 Average 4,418,313 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,538,273 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612,690.99 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

609.4515
506.5110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LAK 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 568.0623, compared to 534.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.5788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 568.0623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 534.4835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 66.6106 LAK (High: 578.4445 / Low: 511.8339). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5828 LAK (High: 537.3824 / Low: 528.7996).

February Spread (Volatile) ±66.6106
October Spread (Stable) ±8.5828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 50.9785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.9785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 600.8731) against the same month in 2015 (average: 943.9127), the exchange rate shifted by -343.0396 (-36.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 600.8731
2015 Avg (January) 943.9127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 630.1928 583.2381 600.8731
February 578.4445 511.8339 549.8946
March 561.5403 517.1648 545.5829
April 578.9308 549.1763 563.5263
May 583.3088 567.8549 574.8194
June 589.9125 531.3400 573.6776
July 553.6960 537.2291 542.9886
August 552.1091 538.7101 545.3006
September 541.9921 528.0973 536.3532
October 537.3824 528.7996 534.9062
November 543.7977 518.1253 532.2629
December 529.8088 507.6546 515.0893