YEARLY HIGH
0.4153 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.3383 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3935 UYU

2020 JPY to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.3383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3418 to the December average rate of 0.4088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4153 was up 18.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 207,651 UYU
2019 Average 161,782 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 169,174 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,476.85 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4171
0.3349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.3814, compared to 0.4055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0544 UYU (High: 0.4153 / Low: 0.3609). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 UYU (High: 0.4115 / Low: 0.4060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3981) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0991 (+33.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3981
2019 Avg (March) 0.2990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3383 0.3418
February 0.3605 0.3401 0.3457
March 0.4153 0.3609 0.3981
April 0.4101 0.3952 0.4028
May 0.4121 0.3962 0.4039
June 0.4026 0.3895 0.3963
July 0.4100 0.3925 0.4036
August 0.4061 0.3975 0.4025
September 0.4061 0.3993 0.4024
October 0.4098 0.4010 0.4053
November 0.4146 0.4052 0.4102
December 0.4115 0.4060 0.4088