YEARLY HIGH
1.7519 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1685 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4257 ARS

2020 PHP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5835 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1788 to the December average rate of 1.7172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7519 was up 48.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 437,987 ARS
2019 Average 233,039 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 292,119 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,868.02 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7710
1.1250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.2739, compared to 1.5776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0764 ARS (High: 1.6901 / Low: 1.6137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 ARS (High: 1.1876 / Low: 1.1685).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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: 1.7172) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5392 (+45.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7172
2019 Avg (December) 1.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1876 1.1685 1.1788
February 1.2190 1.1815 1.2060
March 1.2654 1.2190 1.2394
April 1.3259 1.2649 1.2939
May 1.3567 1.3177 1.3368
June 1.4128 1.3623 1.3886
July 1.4717 1.4152 1.4440
August 1.5284 1.4717 1.5013
September 1.5728 1.5273 1.5488
October 1.6182 1.5722 1.5985
November 1.6901 1.6137 1.6555
December 1.7519 1.6910 1.7172