YEARLY HIGH
0.0649 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0515 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0569 BRL

2021 ARS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0624 to the December average rate of 0.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0649 was down 25.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0873, 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 325 BRL
2020 Average 367 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 257 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.33 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0633
0.0519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BRL 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 0.0591, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0052 BRL (High: 0.0623 / Low: 0.0571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BRL (High: 0.0624 / Low: 0.0603).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0620) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-19.97%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0620
2020 Avg (March) 0.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0607 0.0624
February 0.0624 0.0603 0.0611
March 0.0649 0.0601 0.0620
April 0.0623 0.0571 0.0602
May 0.0582 0.0552 0.0564
June 0.0544 0.0515 0.0529
July 0.0549 0.0526 0.0537
August 0.0557 0.0527 0.0541
September 0.0551 0.0528 0.0537
October 0.0570 0.0544 0.0558
November 0.0569 0.0539 0.0554
December 0.0564 0.0543 0.0555