YEARLY HIGH
0.1444 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1179 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1369 ARS

2016 XPF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.1444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1235 to the December average rate of 0.1397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1444 was up 19.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 722 ARS
2015 Average 430 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 590 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.30 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1438
0.1217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1339, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0159 ARS (High: 0.1442 / Low: 0.1284). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ARS (High: 0.1405 / Low: 0.1373).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.1419) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0538 (+61.12%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.1419
2015 Avg (September) 0.0881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1268 0.1179 0.1235
February 0.1442 0.1284 0.1375
March 0.1436 0.1356 0.1390
April 0.1411 0.1328 0.1366
May 0.1371 0.1293 0.1336
June 0.1409 0.1292 0.1332
July 0.1405 0.1356 0.1383
August 0.1419 0.1373 0.1395
September 0.1444 0.1399 0.1419
October 0.1444 0.1383 0.1406
November 0.1405 0.1373 0.1388
December 0.1440 0.1350 0.1397