2020 BRL to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 16.3536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 11.4496.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9040 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4706 to the December average rate of 16.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.3536 was up 9.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.9640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BRL 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 13.2138, compared to 14.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.5997 ARS (High: 15.2475 / Low: 13.6477). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4587 ARS (High: 14.2920 / Low: 13.8332).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1619 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.0466) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.5573), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4893 (+10.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9085 | 14.0732 | 14.4706 |
| February | 14.2920 | 13.8332 | 14.0965 |
| March | 13.8974 | 12.3561 | 12.9346 |
| April | 12.7417 | 11.7514 | 12.3344 |
| May | 12.9495 | 11.4496 | 12.0508 |
| June | 14.3109 | 12.7754 | 13.3960 |
| July | 14.0163 | 13.1672 | 13.4883 |
| August | 13.8582 | 13.0905 | 13.4466 |
| September | 14.3736 | 13.4340 | 13.9228 |
| October | 13.9716 | 13.5000 | 13.7718 |
| November | 15.2475 | 13.6477 | 14.7131 |
| December | 16.3536 | 15.6177 | 16.0466 |