YEARLY HIGH
0.8558 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.5708 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7119 PHP

2020 ARS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2850 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8483 to the December average rate of 0.5824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8558 was down 39.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4194, 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 4,279 PHP
2019 Average 5,539 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,854 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,425.11 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8749
0.5558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to PHP 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 0.7876, compared to 0.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0364 PHP (High: 0.7906 / Low: 0.7542). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 PHP (High: 0.8558 / Low: 0.8420).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8483) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5552 (-39.56%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8483
2019 Avg (January) 1.4035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8558 0.8420 0.8483
February 0.8464 0.8204 0.8293
March 0.8204 0.7903 0.8069
April 0.7906 0.7542 0.7730
May 0.7589 0.7371 0.7481
June 0.7340 0.7078 0.7202
July 0.7066 0.6795 0.6926
August 0.6795 0.6543 0.6662
September 0.6547 0.6358 0.6457
October 0.6361 0.6180 0.6256
November 0.6197 0.5917 0.6041
December 0.5914 0.5708 0.5824