YEARLY HIGH
1.3134 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9705 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0970 KGS

2020 ARS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.3134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.9705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3429 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1615 to the December average rate of 1.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3134 was down 29.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8618, 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 6,567 KGS
2019 Average 7,386 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,853 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,714.31 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2319
0.9916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to KGS 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 1.1458, compared to 1.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1605 KGS (High: 1.3134 / Low: 1.1529). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 KGS (High: 1.0606 / Low: 1.0525).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1605
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0788 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.2119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3838 (-24.05%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.2119
2019 Avg (April) 1.5956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1667 1.1560 1.1615
February 1.1560 1.1244 1.1397
March 1.2505 1.1166 1.1561
April 1.3134 1.1529 1.2119
May 1.1967 1.0771 1.1331
June 1.0799 1.0678 1.0723
July 1.1034 1.0591 1.0847
August 1.0606 1.0525 1.0576
September 1.0552 1.0420 1.0492
October 1.0484 1.0260 1.0348
November 1.0606 1.0396 1.0514
December 1.0413 0.9705 1.0116