2020 ARS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ARS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ARS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.9000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8918 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6846 to the December average rate of 7.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.7918 was down 38.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.8519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ARS to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.0399, compared to 7.5993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4406 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4769 SOS (High: 9.4689 / Low: 8.9919). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1501 SOS (High: 9.7918 / Low: 9.6417).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.3697 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.6846) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.5325), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8479 (-37.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7918 | 9.6417 | 9.6846 |
| February | 9.7232 | 9.3635 | 9.5099 |
| March | 9.4689 | 8.9919 | 9.2293 |
| April | 9.0417 | 8.6834 | 8.8596 |
| May | 8.8286 | 8.4745 | 8.5974 |
| June | 8.4704 | 8.2327 | 8.3588 |
| July | 8.2508 | 8.0385 | 8.1399 |
| August | 8.0758 | 7.7984 | 7.9153 |
| September | 7.8588 | 7.6112 | 7.7309 |
| October | 7.6031 | 7.4041 | 7.4954 |
| November | 7.4076 | 7.1379 | 7.2772 |
| December | 7.1543 | 6.9000 | 7.0370 |