2016 USD to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.0208 ARS

YEARLY LOW

12.9506 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7587 ARS

2016 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 16.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0702 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5617 to the December average rate of 15.8417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.0208 was up 20.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.3117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,104 ARS

2015 Average 46,312 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 64,753 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,350.95 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.0697

13.3337

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 14.3196, compared to 15.1978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.7118 ARS (High: 15.7813 / Low: 14.0695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2279 ARS (High: 15.3396 / Low: 15.1117).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7118

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 15.8417) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.3351), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5066 (+39.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 15.8417

2015 Avg (December) 11.3351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9347	12.9506	13.5617
February	15.7813	14.0695	14.7908
March	15.7485	14.4546	14.9064
April	14.7862	14.0323	14.3936
May	14.2739	13.9120	14.1213
June	15.2218	13.7485	14.1436
July	15.0507	14.5846	14.8954
August	15.0513	14.6575	14.8385
September	15.3447	14.9225	15.0945
October	15.3396	15.1117	15.1812
November	15.7737	14.9858	15.3357
December	16.0208	15.4820	15.8417