YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 BBD

2021 ARS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0237 was down 29.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0335, 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 119 BBD
2020 Average 143 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 97 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.22 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0236
0.0193
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 0.0219, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0233) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-30.24%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0233
2020 Avg (January) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0229 0.0233
February 0.0228 0.0223 0.0226
March 0.0222 0.0217 0.0220
April 0.0219 0.0214 0.0216
May 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
June 0.0211 0.0209 0.0210
July 0.0209 0.0207 0.0208
August 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
September 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
October 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
November 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
December 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196