YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 ARS

2016 CDF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0171 was up 18.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 85 ARS
2015 Average 50 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 65 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.52 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0163
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to ARS 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 ARS (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ARS (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0150).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+69.61%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0161
2015 Avg (March) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0140 0.0146
February 0.0170 0.0151 0.0159
March 0.0171 0.0156 0.0161
April 0.0159 0.0151 0.0155
May 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
June 0.0159 0.0145 0.0151
July 0.0160 0.0153 0.0157
August 0.0154 0.0149 0.0152
September 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
October 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
November 0.0169 0.0136 0.0155
December 0.0141 0.0130 0.0136