YEARLY HIGH
0.2699 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1997 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2424 SCR

2020 ARS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2280 to the December average rate of 0.2567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2699 was down 27.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3698, 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 1,350 SCR
2019 Average 1,462 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 998 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.22 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2617
0.2125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SCR 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 0.2380, compared to 0.2468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0536 SCR (High: 0.2664 / Low: 0.2128). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SCR (High: 0.2412 / Low: 0.2360).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.2576) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0474 (-15.53%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.2576
2019 Avg (May) 0.3050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2298 0.2148 0.2280
February 0.2268 0.2138 0.2230
March 0.2215 0.1997 0.2166
April 0.2664 0.2128 0.2497
May 0.2699 0.2384 0.2576
June 0.2585 0.2403 0.2528
July 0.2538 0.2451 0.2475
August 0.2515 0.2414 0.2440
September 0.2412 0.2360 0.2389
October 0.2468 0.2334 0.2385
November 0.2593 0.2453 0.2550
December 0.2602 0.2520 0.2567