Merval Downtrend Replay (2001-03-05 to 2001-03-22)
Replay a 30-day Argentine Merval correction where the index fell 7.9% from 470 to 433 across 2001-02-20 to 2001-04-03. Step through each session, tackle seven decision points including three critical ones, and receive an AI coach review of your simulated choices.
30 daily bars · 7 decision points · 2001-02 to 2001-04 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 42 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 16.7% and a 13.9% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −16.7%
- Max run-up
- +13.9%
- Duration
- 42 days
- Largest single-day move
- +8.0%
- Bars
- 30 Daily bars
- Decision points
- 7
Every figure above is computed programmatically from this replay’s own candle series — no editorial input, no LLM. Methodology: Methodology
The market advances day by day. You only see candles up to the current day — as if you were really there.
At key decision points choose Buy / Trim / Exit / Hold. Each decision advances the timeline by one day.
After settlement you get a six-dimension score and an AI coach review. Your result enters the scenario leaderboard.
Event Replay
What happened — and what it teaches
In early 2001, Argentina faced mounting economic turmoil that weighed heavily on its equity markets. The Merval index, reflecting the performance of Argentine stocks, entered a period of heightened uncertainty. Participants replaying this scenario step into a 30-bar correction spanning 2001-02-20 to 2001-04-03, navigating seven decision points—three of them critical—while managing exposure during a volatile era for emerging markets.
The replay captures a sustained downtrend where the Merval fell 7.9%, declining from 470 to 433. Volatility proved extreme: the maximum drawdown reached 16.7%, while the largest single-bar move hit 8.0%. These figures underscore how quickly losses can accumulate during corrections, with sharp intraday swings demanding constant reassessment of positions and risk parameters.
This scenario tests disciplined decision-making under pressure. Participants must balance the temptation to catch a falling knife against the risk of further deterioration, manage drawdown limits, and maintain emotional composure when facing consecutive negative sessions. The three critical decision points force realistic choices about entry, exit, and sizing—skills transferable across any market environment where volatility spikes and trends reverse unexpectedly.