YEARLY HIGH
15.5687 UYU
YEARLY LOW
12.5375 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4956 UYU

2020 GEL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 15.5687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 12.5375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0312 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9734 to the December average rate of 12.8772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.5687 was up 17.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.2806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,844 UYU
2019 Average 62,568 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 62,688 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,156.00 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.4019
12.7386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 13.6240, compared to 13.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6241 UYU (High: 15.5687 / Low: 12.9446). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1675 UYU (High: 13.8765 / Low: 13.7090).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6241
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1675

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 14.2633) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.3883), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8750 (+15.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 14.2633
2019 Avg (March) 12.3883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1168 12.8999 12.9734
February 13.9650 12.9935 13.3644
March 15.5687 12.9446 14.2633
April 13.9563 13.3772 13.6507
May 13.7650 13.1686 13.5240
June 14.5631 13.5797 13.9682
July 14.2759 13.7090 14.0220
August 13.8765 13.7090 13.8005
September 13.8671 12.6853 13.3828
October 13.2874 12.9656 13.2243
November 13.2501 12.5375 12.8967
December 13.0058 12.7536 12.8772