YEARLY HIGH
0.6830 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.5210 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5703 NOK

2016 ARS to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.5210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1620 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6500 to the December average rate of 0.5413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6830 was down 27.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9444, 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 3,415 NOK
2015 Average 4,372 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 2,605 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.78 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6612
0.5265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to NOK 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 0.5905, compared to 0.5502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0672 NOK (High: 0.6181 / Low: 0.5509). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 NOK (High: 0.5564 / Low: 0.5406).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6500) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2423 (-27.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6500
2015 Avg (January) 0.8923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6830 0.6232 0.6500
February 0.6181 0.5509 0.5824
March 0.5869 0.5499 0.5683
April 0.5916 0.5624 0.5717
May 0.5995 0.5644 0.5834
June 0.6063 0.5556 0.5874
July 0.5794 0.5530 0.5685
August 0.5741 0.5493 0.5598
September 0.5585 0.5214 0.5444
October 0.5466 0.5210 0.5378
November 0.5564 0.5406 0.5492
December 0.5619 0.5236 0.5413