YEARLY HIGH
0.0335 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0286 BBD

2020 ARS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0334 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0335 was down 38.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168 BBD
2019 Average 214 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 119 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.90 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0343
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BBD 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0334) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-37.65%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0334
2019 Avg (January) 0.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0335 0.0332 0.0334
February 0.0332 0.0322 0.0326
March 0.0323 0.0311 0.0317
April 0.0310 0.0299 0.0305
May 0.0303 0.0292 0.0296
June 0.0292 0.0284 0.0288
July 0.0284 0.0276 0.0280
August 0.0276 0.0270 0.0273
September 0.0269 0.0263 0.0266
October 0.0263 0.0255 0.0258
November 0.0255 0.0246 0.0250
December 0.0246 0.0238 0.0242