YEARLY HIGH
19.8670 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.9129 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9286 KRW

2020 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 19.8670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.9129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9540 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4596 to the December average rate of 13.2534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.8670 was down 34.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.3653, 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 99,335 KRW
2019 Average 124,186 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 64,565 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,770.13 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.1276
12.6285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to KRW 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 18.7436, compared to 15.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0213 KRW (High: 19.8670 / Low: 18.8457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5332 KRW (High: 16.5048 / Low: 15.9716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0213
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5332

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9156 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 19.2726) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.4625), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1900 (-29.82%).

2020 Avg (March) 19.2726
2019 Avg (March) 27.4625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8441 19.2683 19.4596
February 19.8441 19.2524 19.5027
March 19.8670 18.8457 19.2726
April 19.1786 18.1600 18.6567
May 18.5814 17.9966 18.2033
June 17.8345 17.0370 17.3665
July 17.0429 16.4636 16.8093
August 16.5048 15.9716 16.2162
September 16.0300 15.2913 15.6773
October 15.2648 14.4212 14.7617
November 14.5017 13.6431 13.9645
December 13.5862 12.9129 13.2534