YEARLY HIGH
16.3536 ARS
YEARLY LOW
11.4496 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7227 ARS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 408,840 ARS
2019 Average 303,885 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 286,240 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,599.98 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.4462
11.6512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5997
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 16.0466
2019 Avg (December) 14.5573

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