YEARLY HIGH
0.3978 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2364 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3074 MXN

2020 ARS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.3978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1613 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3138 to the December average rate of 0.2416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3978 was down 24.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5239, 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 1,989 MXN
2019 Average 2,055 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,182 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.72 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3823
0.2289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MXN 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 0.3356, compared to 0.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0855 MXN (High: 0.3978 / Low: 0.3122). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 MXN (High: 0.3177 / Low: 0.3107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0855
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3537) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1131 (-24.23%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3537
2019 Avg (March) 0.4668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3177 0.3107 0.3138
February 0.3157 0.3011 0.3076
March 0.3978 0.3122 0.3537
April 0.3895 0.3562 0.3695
May 0.3732 0.3240 0.3475
June 0.3299 0.3113 0.3214
July 0.3221 0.3045 0.3140
August 0.3125 0.2943 0.3026
September 0.2962 0.2775 0.2879
October 0.2867 0.2671 0.2741
November 0.2717 0.2472 0.2554
December 0.2460 0.2364 0.2416