2020 ARS to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 266.6178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 165.9987.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.6190 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.9719 to the December average rate of 170.9713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 266.6178 was down 30.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 384.8413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ARS to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 226.3928, compared to 190.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.3832 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 41.6355 IDR (High: 266.6178 / Low: 224.9823). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1312 IDR (High: 207.0423 / Low: 200.9110).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 20.5946 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 240.3513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 344.7287), the exchange rate shifted by -104.3774 (-30.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 233.3999 | 219.9765 | 228.9719 |
| February | 228.5147 | 221.6218 | 224.4099 |
| March | 266.6178 | 224.9823 | 240.3513 |
| April | 256.3264 | 226.6947 | 240.4375 |
| May | 229.9816 | 214.0076 | 219.8429 |
| June | 212.8540 | 201.2753 | 204.3434 |
| July | 207.0423 | 200.9110 | 203.5840 |
| August | 203.9133 | 196.6296 | 200.6260 |
| September | 201.4423 | 194.7861 | 197.3460 |
| October | 194.5888 | 186.2690 | 189.6678 |
| November | 186.7248 | 173.4798 | 177.8626 |
| December | 174.2447 | 165.9987 | 170.9713 |