YEARLY HIGH
18.0653 ARS
YEARLY LOW
11.0541 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4152 ARS

2019 PEN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 18.0653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 11.0541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0113 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1770 to the December average rate of 17.8421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.0653 was up 44.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.5120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,327 ARS
2018 Average 42,612 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 55,270 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,056.42 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.5086
10.5105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 12.4745, compared to 16.3560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.4873 ARS (High: 17.7483 / Low: 13.2610). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2919 ARS (High: 17.8845 / Low: 17.5926).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4873
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3315 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 17.8421) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.2357), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6063 (+58.80%).

2019 Avg (December) 17.8421
2018 Avg (December) 11.2357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3567 11.0541 11.1770
February 11.9590 11.1545 11.5432
March 13.2297 12.0220 12.4889
April 13.8012 12.5941 13.0404
May 13.6591 13.2358 13.4643
June 13.4560 12.8506 13.1329
July 13.3325 12.6290 12.8854
August 17.7483 13.2610 15.4221
September 17.5296 16.4236 16.8633
October 17.9489 16.9436 17.4105
November 17.8845 17.5926 17.7123
December 18.0653 17.5893 17.8421