YEARLY HIGH
52.7974 ARS
YEARLY LOW
33.8311 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.2995 ARS

2020 BAM to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 52.7974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 33.8311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9663 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0183 to the December average rate of 51.3834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.7974 was up 53.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.4386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 263,987 ARS
2019 Average 137,695 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 169,155 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,831.61 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.1199
32.2818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ARS 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 36.3204, compared to 46.2786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3.4994 ARS (High: 43.8679 / Low: 40.3685). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3959 ARS (High: 34.2269 / Low: 33.8311).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4994
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 51.3834) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.9696), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4138 (+51.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 51.3834
2019 Avg (December) 33.9696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2269 33.8311 34.0183
February 34.9183 33.9753 34.1782
March 36.6003 34.7671 35.6864
April 37.1573 35.8363 36.4028
May 38.9230 36.6533 37.6463
June 40.5668 38.9561 39.9901
July 43.8679 40.3685 41.7410
August 45.2062 43.4622 44.2657
September 45.7055 44.8753 45.3152
October 47.3686 45.7791 46.6405
November 49.8266 46.7857 48.3258
December 52.7974 49.8286 51.3834