YEARLY HIGH
0.5766 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.3755 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5262 UYU

2021 AFN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.5766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2011 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5472 to the December average rate of 0.4359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5766 was down 4.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,883 UYU
2020 Average 2,732 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,877 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,005.33 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5846
0.4224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to UYU 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 0.5597, compared to 0.4927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0843 UYU (High: 0.4598 / Low: 0.3755). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 UYU (High: 0.5577 / Low: 0.5474).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0843
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.5711) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+1.53%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.5711
2020 Avg (March) 0.5624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5526 0.5413 0.5472
February 0.5577 0.5474 0.5524
March 0.5766 0.5570 0.5711
April 0.5732 0.5615 0.5679
May 0.5710 0.5588 0.5657
June 0.5584 0.5464 0.5543
July 0.5540 0.5377 0.5480
August 0.5488 0.4940 0.5218
September 0.5044 0.4782 0.4923
October 0.4906 0.4745 0.4832
November 0.4894 0.4575 0.4750
December 0.4598 0.3755 0.4359