YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0103 XDR

2020 ARS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0122 was down 37.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0194, 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 61 XDR
2019 Average 77 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 41 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.57 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0125
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XDR 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 0.0113, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-36.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0121
2019 Avg (January) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
February 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
March 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
April 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
May 0.0111 0.0107 0.0109
June 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104
July 0.0103 0.0098 0.0101
August 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
September 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
October 0.0093 0.0090 0.0091
November 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
December 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084