YEARLY HIGH
0.7240 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.5011 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5994 UYU

2020 ARS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.7240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2229 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6230 to the December average rate of 0.5138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7240 was down 18.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,620 UYU
2019 Average 3,737 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,506 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.51 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6956
0.4973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.6401, compared to 0.5587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0955 UYU (High: 0.7240 / Low: 0.6285). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 UYU (High: 0.6272 / Low: 0.6194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0955
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6791) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1263 (-15.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6791
2019 Avg (March) 0.8054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6272 0.6194 0.6230
February 0.6272 0.6160 0.6200
March 0.7240 0.6285 0.6791
April 0.6859 0.6436 0.6629
May 0.6542 0.6322 0.6414
June 0.6315 0.5976 0.6139
July 0.6170 0.5853 0.6040
August 0.5897 0.5736 0.5826
September 0.5740 0.5579 0.5657
October 0.5573 0.5453 0.5501
November 0.5477 0.5244 0.5358
December 0.5233 0.5011 0.5138