YEARLY HIGH
0.6771 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.5455 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5937 SVC

2016 ARS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.5455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1316 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6452 to the December average rate of 0.5523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6771 was down 34.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0334, 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 3,386 SVC
2015 Average 4,752 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 2,728 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.95 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6545
0.5431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SVC 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 0.6115, compared to 0.5758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0673 SVC (High: 0.6210 / Low: 0.5538). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 SVC (High: 0.5789 / Low: 0.5699).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3737 (-36.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6452
2015 Avg (January) 1.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6771 0.6285 0.6452
February 0.6210 0.5538 0.5917
March 0.6050 0.5560 0.5866
April 0.6226 0.5910 0.6076
May 0.6285 0.6117 0.6193
June 0.6361 0.5735 0.6189
July 0.5993 0.5808 0.5872
August 0.5963 0.5820 0.5894
September 0.5855 0.5700 0.5794
October 0.5789 0.5699 0.5758
November 0.5859 0.5541 0.5705
December 0.5652 0.5455 0.5523