YEARLY HIGH
2.9002 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.2605 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5596 UYU

2020 LSL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.9002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 2.2605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6397 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6008 to the December average rate of 2.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9002 was up 9.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,501 UYU
2019 Average 12,199 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 11,303 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,198.54 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8998
2.2916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 2.4885, compared to 2.6308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2363 UYU (High: 2.6880 / Low: 2.4517). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 UYU (High: 2.5633 / Low: 2.5110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2363
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2344 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.8491) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2377 (+9.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.8491
2019 Avg (December) 2.6114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6607 2.5433 2.6008
February 2.5633 2.5110 2.5360
March 2.6880 2.4517 2.5767
April 2.4667 2.2617 2.3423
May 2.4868 2.2605 2.3859
June 2.5606 2.4235 2.4895
July 2.6324 2.4573 2.5718
August 2.5561 2.4086 2.4818
September 2.6235 2.4752 2.5391
October 2.6404 2.5343 2.5898
November 2.8032 2.6376 2.7530
December 2.9002 2.7728 2.8491