YEARLY HIGH
1.2674 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8474 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 LSL

2016 ARS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.2674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.8474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4200 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2008 to the December average rate of 0.8757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2674 was down 22.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6327, 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 6,337 LSL
2015 Average 6,907 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,237 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,099.93 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2333
0.8432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to LSL 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 1.0781, compared to 0.9222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1476 LSL (High: 1.1462 / Low: 0.9986). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 LSL (High: 0.9354 / Low: 0.8878).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1476
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1447 (-10.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2008
2015 Avg (January) 1.3455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2674 1.1400 1.2008
February 1.1462 0.9986 1.0696
March 1.0816 0.9916 1.0312
April 1.0500 0.9955 1.0152
May 1.1318 0.9941 1.0841
June 1.1204 0.9850 1.0674
July 1.0034 0.9270 0.9662
August 0.9706 0.8981 0.9278
September 0.9743 0.8871 0.9332
October 0.9439 0.8942 0.9184
November 0.9354 0.8878 0.9116
December 0.9057 0.8474 0.8757