YEARLY HIGH
26.5768 UYU
YEARLY LOW
20.9752 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5003 UYU

2020 BAM to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 26.5768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 20.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6016 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1948 to the December average rate of 26.3971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.5768 was up 22.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.6709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,884 UYU
2019 Average 100,856 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 104,876 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,007.99 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.9177
20.6701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 23.2392, compared to 25.7614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3549 UYU (High: 25.2551 / Low: 21.9002). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4076 UYU (High: 21.3828 / Low: 20.9752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3549
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1567 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 26.3971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.3781), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0190 (+23.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 26.3971
2019 Avg (December) 21.3781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3828 20.9752 21.1948
February 21.9002 20.9895 21.1907
March 25.2551 21.9002 24.2300
April 24.6257 23.7842 24.1287
May 24.7055 23.4807 24.1441
June 24.9005 24.1075 24.5472
July 25.6753 24.1705 25.2036
August 26.1201 25.4341 25.7897
September 26.1232 25.2492 25.6331
October 25.9121 25.4782 25.6565
November 26.1306 25.6227 25.8883
December 26.5768 26.0241 26.3971