YEARLY HIGH
2.9259 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.3185 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6551 UYU

2020 EGP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 2.9259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.3185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6074 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3484 to the December average rate of 2.7036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9259 was up 24.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,630 UYU
2019 Average 10,511 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 11,593 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,037.05 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7963
2.3077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 2.6078, compared to 2.7024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4280 UYU (High: 2.9259 / Low: 2.4980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 UYU (High: 2.6996 / Low: 2.6797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4280
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.7327) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8204 (+42.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.7327
2019 Avg (March) 1.9123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3793 2.3185 2.3484
February 2.4927 2.3724 2.4225
March 2.9259 2.4980 2.7327
April 2.8131 2.7141 2.7556
May 2.8044 2.6845 2.7486
June 2.7176 2.6037 2.6393
July 2.7510 2.6167 2.6918
August 2.7036 2.6498 2.6769
September 2.6996 2.6797 2.6938
October 2.7358 2.6959 2.7149
November 2.7466 2.7238 2.7336
December 2.7215 2.6803 2.7036