YEARLY HIGH
933.9963 IRR
YEARLY LOW
500.3946 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
603.8865 IRR

2020 ARS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 933.9963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 500.3946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 433.6017 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 702.6819 to the December average rate of 510.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 933.9963 was down 19.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 1158.2239, 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 4,669,981 IRR
2019 Average 4,506,083 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,501,973 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,168,008.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

721.9494
490.7401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to IRR 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 654.9220, compared to 552.8509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 102.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 654.9220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 552.8509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 352.2459 IRR (High: 933.9963 / Low: 581.7504). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0581 IRR (High: 706.2770 / Low: 699.2189).

July Spread (Volatile) ±352.2459
January Spread (Stable) ±7.0581

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 26.1701 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 601.2433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 992.9273), the exchange rate shifted by -391.6840 (-39.45%).

2020 Avg (July) 601.2433
2019 Avg (July) 992.9273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 706.2770 699.2189 702.6819
February 699.2189 677.7138 687.3096
March 680.9725 653.9760 667.5186
April 653.4340 630.0429 642.4604
May 641.1261 615.2599 623.6432
June 613.9700 599.1473 605.9183
July 933.9963 581.7504 601.2433
August 581.8316 568.0956 575.0732
September 567.0708 552.7564 560.3653
October 552.6536 537.5335 543.1206
November 537.1853 517.8418 527.2956
December 517.0315 500.3946 510.0075