YEARLY HIGH
0.0565 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 PEN

2020 ARS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0555 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0565 was down 37.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0905, 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 282 PEN
2019 Average 356 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 215 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.45 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0567
0.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to PEN 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 0.0531, compared to 0.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 PEN (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PEN (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0495).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0249 (-31.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0553
2019 Avg (March) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0562 0.0552 0.0555
February 0.0562 0.0548 0.0553
March 0.0565 0.0524 0.0553
April 0.0535 0.0504 0.0519
May 0.0512 0.0501 0.0506
June 0.0504 0.0495 0.0500
July 0.0501 0.0485 0.0493
August 0.0490 0.0476 0.0486
September 0.0478 0.0468 0.0473
October 0.0473 0.0460 0.0464
November 0.0461 0.0443 0.0452
December 0.0443 0.0430 0.0436