YEARLY HIGH
5.7481 ARS
YEARLY LOW
3.4187 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3144 ARS

2020 SZL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.7481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 3.4187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3294 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1744 to the December average rate of 5.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7481 was up 34.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,740 ARS
2019 Average 16,631 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 17,094 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,646.76 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.7444
3.3316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.8955, compared to 4.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.5127 ARS (High: 5.3214 / Low: 4.8086). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1165 ARS (High: 4.1336 / Low: 4.0171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5127
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2876 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1489), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3944 (+33.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.5433
2019 Avg (December) 4.1489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2631 4.0791 4.1744
February 4.1336 4.0171 4.0884
March 4.0810 3.5968 3.8009
April 3.6581 3.4187 3.5327
May 3.9322 3.5576 3.7178
June 4.1812 3.9345 4.0589
July 4.3736 4.0860 4.2575
August 4.4333 4.1140 4.2582
September 4.6563 4.4064 4.4890
October 4.8564 4.5847 4.7090
November 5.3214 4.8086 5.1428
December 5.7481 5.3115 5.5433