YEARLY HIGH
149.8723 SLL
YEARLY LOW
116.8362 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.8964 SLL

2020 ARS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 149.8723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 116.8362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0362 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.9597 to the December average rate of 122.6762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 149.8723 was down 34.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 227.3466, 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 749,362 SLL
2019 Average 859,295 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 584,181 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,180.81 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

147.1478
118.0658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SLL 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 131.9390, compared to 129.8537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.9390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.8537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 33.0362 SLL (High: 149.8723 / Low: 116.8362). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4162 SLL (High: 125.6060 / Low: 124.1897).

April Spread (Volatile) ±33.0362
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4162

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 137.5602) against the same month in 2019 (average: 194.8957), the exchange rate shifted by -57.3355 (-29.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 137.5602
2019 Avg (April) 194.8957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.6060 124.1897 124.9597
February 125.3022 122.4540 123.7099
March 122.8600 118.0900 120.4893
April 149.8723 116.8362 137.5602
May 147.2187 142.5086 144.7243
June 142.2462 138.2177 140.1909
July 138.4631 135.0930 136.8711
August 135.5208 133.3932 134.4846
September 133.1526 128.7501 131.2075
October 128.7130 127.0919 127.6472
November 129.2600 124.4963 126.2358
December 125.0421 119.9583 122.6762