2020 BBD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BBD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BBD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 42.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 29.8077.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2641 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9612 to the December average rate of 41.2838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.0718 was up 39.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.1160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BBD to ARS 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 32.2407, compared to 38.3055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0648 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.4639 ARS (High: 40.6543 / Low: 39.1904). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3265 ARS (High: 30.1342 / Low: 29.8077).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 41.2838) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.9007), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3831 (+38.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1342 | 29.8077 | 29.9612 |
| February | 31.0613 | 30.1342 | 30.6357 |
| March | 32.1915 | 30.9417 | 31.5531 |
| April | 33.4144 | 32.2182 | 32.7725 |
| May | 34.2172 | 32.9612 | 33.7694 |
| June | 35.1981 | 34.2891 | 34.7520 |
| July | 36.1882 | 35.2552 | 35.6718 |
| August | 37.0580 | 36.1831 | 36.6095 |
| September | 38.0864 | 37.1250 | 37.5713 |
| October | 39.1650 | 38.0935 | 38.7641 |
| November | 40.6543 | 39.1904 | 39.9324 |
| December | 42.0718 | 40.7180 | 41.2838 |