2020 FKP to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 FKP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the FKP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 114.9469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 72.9328.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0140 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3535 to the December average rate of 111.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 114.9469 was up 42.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 80.5252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
FKP 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 81.2114, compared to 100.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.9756 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.6982 ARS (High: 81.6310 / Low: 72.9328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8200 ARS (High: 79.5819 / Low: 77.7619).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 111.0444) against the same month in 2019 (average: 78.4112), the exchange rate shifted by +32.6332 (+41.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.5819 | 77.7619 | 78.3535 |
| February | 80.3193 | 78.2136 | 79.4554 |
| March | 81.6310 | 72.9328 | 78.0782 |
| April | 84.0789 | 79.2857 | 81.3578 |
| May | 84.4721 | 81.7618 | 83.0468 |
| June | 88.0237 | 85.6303 | 86.9768 |
| July | 94.7711 | 87.9016 | 90.3845 |
| August | 99.0436 | 94.7071 | 96.2051 |
| September | 99.4941 | 95.7497 | 97.3066 |
| October | 102.1022 | 98.1669 | 100.6179 |
| November | 108.4251 | 101.3148 | 105.5636 |
| December | 114.9469 | 108.6534 | 111.0444 |