YEARLY HIGH
0.1158 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0817 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0988 BOB

2020 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1154 to the December average rate of 0.0835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1158 was down 38.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1872, 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 579 BOB
2019 Average 739 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 409 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1186
0.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BOB 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 0.1074, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 BOB (High: 0.1115 / Low: 0.1059). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.1158 / Low: 0.1147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1154) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0695 (-37.59%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1154
2019 Avg (January) 0.1849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1158 0.1147 0.1154
February 0.1147 0.1113 0.1129
March 0.1115 0.1059 0.1092
April 0.1072 0.1032 0.1052
May 0.1046 0.1009 0.1021
June 0.1007 0.0981 0.0994
July 0.0980 0.0955 0.0968
August 0.0955 0.0930 0.0943
September 0.0930 0.0907 0.0919
October 0.0906 0.0881 0.0891
November 0.0881 0.0848 0.0864
December 0.0848 0.0817 0.0835