YEARLY HIGH
405.5430 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
327.8256 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
356.4874 ZMK

2016 ARS to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 405.5430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 327.8256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.7174 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.4826 to the December average rate of 331.6068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 405.5430 was down 34.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 616.5333, 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 2,027,715 ZMK
2015 Average 2,853,907 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,639,128 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388,586.94 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

393.0702
326.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to ZMK 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 367.3949, compared to 345.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.8151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 367.3949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 345.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 40.4918 ZMK (High: 373.2915 / Low: 332.7997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2325 ZMK (High: 347.6157 / Low: 342.3832).

February Spread (Volatile) ±40.4918
October Spread (Stable) ±5.2325

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 31.9555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.9555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 387.4826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 611.0082), the exchange rate shifted by -223.5256 (-36.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 387.4826
2015 Avg (January) 611.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 405.5430 376.9783 387.4826
February 373.2915 332.7997 355.5271
March 363.4179 333.5608 352.5868
April 374.2814 355.2690 365.0074
May 377.5184 368.0204 371.9694
June 382.0838 345.0342 371.7962
July 359.7590 346.8984 351.4417
August 358.3161 348.9411 353.8679
September 351.9529 342.2687 347.9950
October 347.6157 342.3832 345.9828
November 350.4670 333.0277 342.5849
December 339.3021 327.8256 331.6068