YEARLY HIGH
1996.9725 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1824.2146 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1913.1537 ARS

2026 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1996.9725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1824.2146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.7579 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1959.2745 to the December average rate of 1973.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1996.9725 was down 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 2008.6621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,984,863 ARS
2025 Average 8,216,340 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 9,121,073 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863,789.57 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1985.1254
1846.0519
JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 1903.0900, compared to 1973.5359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.4459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1903.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1973.5359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 144.1512 ARS (High: 1992.0929 / Low: 1847.9417). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6921 ARS (High: 1977.3820 / Low: 1969.6899).

February Spread (Volatile) ±144.1512
July Spread (Stable) ±7.6921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 48.1444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1959.2745) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1285.7461), the exchange rate shifted by +673.5285 (+52.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 1959.2745
2025 Avg (January) 1285.7461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1996.9725 1907.0870 1959.2745
February 1992.0929 1847.9417 1911.5961
March 1906.1829 1824.2146 1863.4517
April 1917.4723 1830.9945 1857.6414
May 1898.9645 1890.9244 1895.6301
June 1962.9625 1901.9346 1930.9463
July 1977.3820 1969.6899 1973.5359