YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 USD

2020 ARS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0168 was down 38.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0271, 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 84 USD
2019 Average 107 USD
Yearly Trough Low 59 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.45 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0171
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to USD 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0167) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-37.65%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0167
2019 Avg (January) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
February 0.0166 0.0161 0.0163
March 0.0162 0.0155 0.0158
April 0.0155 0.0150 0.0153
May 0.0152 0.0146 0.0148
June 0.0146 0.0142 0.0144
July 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
August 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137
September 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
October 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
November 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
December 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121