2026 USD to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1480.2983 ARS

YEARLY LOW

1354.7327 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1413.4732 ARS

2026 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1480.2983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1354.7327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.5656 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1449.2252 to the December average rate of 1435.9188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1480.2983 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 1489.5053, 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 7,401,492 ARS

2025 Average 6,215,942 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 6,773,664 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 627,828.23 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1455.8938

1375.8705

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1413.4732, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1413.4732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1413.4732

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 87.3548 ARS (High: 1456.6223 / Low: 1369.2675). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.5560 ARS (High: 1412.1947 / Low: 1392.6387).

February Spread (Volatile) ±87.3548

May Spread (Stable) ±19.5560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 41.5103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.5103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1449.2252) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1041.2029), the exchange rate shifted by +408.0223 (+39.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 1449.2252

2025 Avg (January) 1041.2029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1480.2983	1414.6264	1449.2252
February	1456.6223	1369.2675	1407.7148
March	1432.5841	1368.0059	1397.3230
April	1416.5001	1354.7327	1382.5391
May	1412.1947	1392.6387	1408.1184
June	1445.4809	1414.0789	1435.9188