YEARLY HIGH
21.8027 ARS
YEARLY LOW
17.9347 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5091 ARS

2016 XDR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 21.8027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 17.9347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8680 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7420 to the December average rate of 21.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.8027 was up 18.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,014 ARS
2015 Average 64,788 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 89,674 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,339.98 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.5922
18.4829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 20.0466, compared to 20.9716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.3963 ARS (High: 21.8027 / Low: 19.4064). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5901 ARS (High: 21.0260 / Low: 20.4359).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.3963
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 20.6248) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.2596), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3652 (+68.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 20.6248
2015 Avg (February) 12.2596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2147 17.9347 18.7420
February 21.8027 19.4064 20.6248
March 21.7547 20.2263 20.8097
April 20.8292 19.7346 20.2771
May 20.2552 19.5300 19.9175
June 21.1844 19.3275 19.9086
July 21.0318 20.3011 20.7235
August 21.0260 20.4359 20.7424
September 21.4566 20.8232 21.1186
October 21.4112 20.7381 20.9627
November 21.3538 20.5614 20.9495
December 21.7502 20.7411 21.3331