YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0432 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 ARS

2021 BIF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BIF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0441 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0514 was up 18.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257 ARS
2020 Average 184 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 216 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.77 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0517
0.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0466, compared to 0.0497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 ARS (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ARS (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0492).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 2021: 0.0510) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+19.94%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0510
2020 Avg (December) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0432 0.0441
February 0.0462 0.0448 0.0455
March 0.0471 0.0461 0.0466
April 0.0480 0.0467 0.0474
May 0.0480 0.0475 0.0478
June 0.0483 0.0479 0.0481
July 0.0488 0.0483 0.0485
August 0.0493 0.0487 0.0490
September 0.0496 0.0492 0.0494
October 0.0500 0.0495 0.0498
November 0.0507 0.0500 0.0503
December 0.0514 0.0507 0.0510