YEARLY HIGH
0.0229 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0192 CAD

2020 ARS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0229 was down 36.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0362, 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 115 CAD
2019 Average 142 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 76 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.80 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0227
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to CAD 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 0.0212, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 CAD (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0175).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-31.85%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0221
2019 Avg (March) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0220 0.0217 0.0218
February 0.0220 0.0214 0.0217
March 0.0229 0.0214 0.0221
April 0.0220 0.0208 0.0214
May 0.0216 0.0201 0.0207
June 0.0198 0.0193 0.0195
July 0.0193 0.0185 0.0189
August 0.0185 0.0176 0.0181
September 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
October 0.0174 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0171 0.0160 0.0164
December 0.0159 0.0151 0.0155