YEARLY HIGH
1.5230 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1201 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3020 ARS

2020 SDG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.5230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4029 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3227 to the December average rate of 1.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5230 was up 14.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,615 ARS
2019 Average 5,267 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 5,600 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,014.49 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5290
1.1070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2186, compared to 1.3854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0986 ARS (High: 1.2343 / Low: 1.1357). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 ARS (High: 1.3403 / Low: 1.3086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.4938) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1686 (+12.72%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.4938
2019 Avg (December) 1.3252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3294 1.2312 1.3227
February 1.2343 1.1357 1.1833
March 1.1653 1.1201 1.1421
April 1.2085 1.1647 1.1853
May 1.2370 1.1921 1.2210
June 1.2724 1.2401 1.2572
July 1.3088 1.2745 1.2898
August 1.3403 1.3086 1.3239
September 1.3768 1.3427 1.3586
October 1.4173 1.3777 1.4025
November 1.4697 1.4174 1.4439
December 1.5230 1.4726 1.4938