YEARLY HIGH
0.0821 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0672 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 BOB

2021 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0802 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0821 was down 29.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1158, 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 410 BOB
2020 Average 494 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 336 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.52 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0815
0.0665
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 0.0758, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 BOB (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0790). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0707 / Low: 0.0699).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0802) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-30.49%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0802
2020 Avg (January) 0.1154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0821 0.0790 0.0802
February 0.0788 0.0767 0.0779
March 0.0766 0.0751 0.0759
April 0.0756 0.0738 0.0745
May 0.0739 0.0730 0.0734
June 0.0735 0.0722 0.0727
July 0.0722 0.0714 0.0718
August 0.0714 0.0706 0.0710
September 0.0707 0.0699 0.0703
October 0.0700 0.0692 0.0696
November 0.0691 0.0682 0.0688
December 0.0684 0.0672 0.0678