YEARLY HIGH
23.2543 ARS
YEARLY LOW
17.7012 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1542 ARS

2020 PEN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 23.2543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 17.7012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5530 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0190 to the December average rate of 22.9305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.2543 was up 28.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.0653, 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 116,271 ARS
2019 Average 72,152 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 88,506 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,765.17 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.4217
17.5279
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 18.8719, compared to 21.4366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3833 ARS (High: 19.0845 / Low: 17.7012). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3119 ARS (High: 18.1164 / Low: 17.8045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3833
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.9305) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.8421), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0884 (+28.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 22.9305
2019 Avg (December) 17.8421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1164 17.8045 18.0190
February 18.2392 17.8045 18.0698
March 19.0845 17.7012 18.0966
April 19.8326 18.6974 19.2752
May 19.9534 19.5354 19.7682
June 20.2107 19.8411 20.0028
July 20.6169 19.9719 20.2878
August 20.9925 20.4252 20.5663
September 21.3546 20.9413 21.1350
October 21.7395 21.1388 21.5623
November 22.5622 21.6791 22.1375
December 23.2543 22.5687 22.9305