YEARLY HIGH
0.2636 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2109 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2291 PEN

2016 ARS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2534 to the December average rate of 0.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2636 was down 25.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3556, 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 1,318 PEN
2015 Average 1,726 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,055 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.52 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2573
0.2105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to PEN 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 0.2366, compared to 0.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0252 PEN (High: 0.2426 / Low: 0.2173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 PEN (High: 0.2259 / Low: 0.2217).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2534) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0961 (-27.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2534
2015 Avg (January) 0.3496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2636 0.2466 0.2534
February 0.2477 0.2233 0.2372
March 0.2353 0.2229 0.2285
April 0.2336 0.2258 0.2295
May 0.2415 0.2298 0.2359
June 0.2426 0.2173 0.2348
July 0.2249 0.2182 0.2218
August 0.2259 0.2217 0.2246
September 0.2272 0.2199 0.2239
October 0.2252 0.2206 0.2230
November 0.2260 0.2147 0.2218
December 0.2192 0.2109 0.2144