2020 ARS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ARS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ARS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 149.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 110.4115.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6115 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.2575 to the December average rate of 112.4873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 149.0230 was down 35.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 231.6822, 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 LAK 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 139.0909, compared to 120.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0024 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.3086 LAK (High: 143.9179 / Low: 137.6093). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5990 LAK (High: 149.0230 / Low: 147.4240).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.4980 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 148.2575) against the same month in 2019 (average: 228.9873), the exchange rate shifted by -80.7299 (-35.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 149.0230 | 147.4240 | 148.2575 |
| February | 147.4240 | 143.4582 | 145.2288 |
| March | 143.9179 | 137.6093 | 141.2720 |
| April | 138.7851 | 134.4406 | 136.7740 |
| May | 136.2968 | 131.6757 | 133.2284 |
| June | 131.3983 | 128.3264 | 129.7844 |
| July | 128.1602 | 125.3171 | 126.8854 |
| August | 125.3171 | 122.7047 | 124.2002 |
| September | 122.5728 | 120.4132 | 121.5892 |
| October | 121.0656 | 118.1291 | 119.2318 |
| November | 118.0277 | 114.0784 | 116.1366 |
| December | 113.9256 | 110.4115 | 112.4873 |