Stock price volatility in Argentina
Argentina: Stock price volatility was 47.05 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Stock price volatility in Argentina, 1988–2021
Source: Bloomberg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stock price volatility in Argentina is 47.05, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.0% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stock price volatility in Argentina peaked at 134.49 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 23.19, in 2007.
That places Argentina 1st out of 86 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stock price volatility in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 89.94 | — |
| 1989 | 106.54 | +18.5% |
| 1990 | 134.49 | +26.2% |
| 1991 | 91 | -32.3% |
| 1992 | 66.51 | -26.9% |
| 1993 | 51.86 | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 34.53 | -33.4% |
| 1995 | 42.25 | +22.4% |
| 1996 | 37.13 | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 24.72 | -33.4% |
| 1998 | 35.47 | +43.5% |
| 1999 | 46.2 | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 34.05 | -26.3% |
| 2001 | 33.62 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 53.37 | +58.8% |
| 2003 | 43.85 | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 32.46 | -26.0% |
| 2005 | 29.65 | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 24.64 | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 23.19 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 26.85 | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 44.8 | +66.9% |
| 2010 | 34.7 | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 25.78 | -25.7% |
| 2012 | 30.11 | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 27.85 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 32.97 | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 41.25 | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 38.03 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 27.06 | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 27.72 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 45.68 | +64.8% |
| 2020 | 65.35 | +43.0% |
| 2021 | 47.05 | -28.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 47.05 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.95, 2.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 47.05 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17.91, 2.6× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 98.24 | 89.94 | 106.54 | 2 |
| 1990s | 56.42 | 24.72 | 134.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.65 | 23.19 | 53.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.12 | 25.78 | 45.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.2 | 47.05 | 65.35 | 2 |
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- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stock price volatility in Argentina?
- Stock price volatility in Argentina was 47.05 in 2021, according to Bloomberg.
- What is the highest stock price volatility recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 134.49 in 1990.
- What is the lowest stock price volatility recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.19 in 2007.
- How does Argentina rank for stock price volatility?
- Argentina ranks 1st out of 86 countries with data for 2021.
- Is stock price volatility rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Bloomberg, published as part of Stock price volatility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Stock price volatility is the average of the 360-day volatility of the national stock market index.