2021 USD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 USD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the USD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 102.6900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 84.3140.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3760 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.9009 to the December average rate of 101.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 102.6900 was up 22.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 84.1436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
USD to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 91.2521, compared to 98.8161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5640 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.9888 ARS (High: 87.3028 / Low: 84.3140). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0245 ARS (High: 97.7512 / Low: 96.7267).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 101.8460) against the same month in 2020 (average: 82.5675), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2785 (+23.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.3028 | 84.3140 | 85.9009 |
| February | 89.8540 | 87.6116 | 88.6916 |
| March | 91.9878 | 90.0802 | 91.0298 |
| April | 93.4846 | 91.3600 | 92.6541 |
| May | 94.6083 | 93.0286 | 94.0323 |
| June | 95.7060 | 94.6419 | 95.2040 |
| July | 96.7104 | 95.5340 | 96.1825 |
| August | 97.7512 | 96.7267 | 97.1613 |
| September | 98.7436 | 97.7172 | 98.2165 |
| October | 99.7201 | 98.6138 | 99.1669 |
| November | 100.9901 | 99.7764 | 100.3237 |
| December | 102.6900 | 100.9784 | 101.8460 |