YEARLY HIGH
9.2876 UYU
YEARLY LOW
7.2968 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1845 UYU

2020 BRL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.2876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 7.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9908 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0160 to the December average rate of 8.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.2876 was down 1.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 232,191 UYU
2019 Average 223,314 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 182,421 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,769.89 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.1600
7.4320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 8.4429, compared to 7.9261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 1.1476 UYU (High: 8.8259 / Low: 7.6783). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2705 UYU (High: 8.8765 / Low: 8.6060).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1476
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5941 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.0160) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2969 (+3.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.0160
2019 Avg (January) 8.7191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2876 8.7784 9.0160
February 8.8765 8.6060 8.7396
March 9.0648 8.4039 8.7716
April 8.4521 7.7187 8.1774
May 8.1959 7.2968 7.7269
June 8.8259 7.6783 8.2261
July 8.4713 7.8725 8.1443
August 8.1319 7.6295 7.8345
September 8.1052 7.5123 7.8764
October 7.6989 7.4146 7.5760
November 8.0449 7.4728 7.8809
December 8.4737 8.0533 8.2446