YEARLY HIGH
2.1566 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.7156 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9607 UYU

2020 MXN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.1566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.7156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4409 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9855 to the December average rate of 2.1264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1566 was up 7.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 107,828 UYU
2019 Average 91,573 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 85,782 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,046.65 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1595
1.7615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 1.9134, compared to 2.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2627 UYU (High: 2.0255 / Low: 1.7628). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 UYU (High: 2.0001 / Low: 1.9643).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2627
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1299 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1264) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1549 (+7.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1264
2019 Avg (December) 1.9715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0001 1.9643 1.9855
February 2.0537 1.9833 2.0159
March 2.0255 1.7628 1.9246
April 1.8623 1.7269 1.7947
May 1.9533 1.7156 1.8491
June 1.9992 1.8248 1.9109
July 1.9626 1.8586 1.9235
August 1.9650 1.8724 1.9258
September 2.0315 1.8936 1.9659
October 2.0455 1.9437 2.0077
November 2.1349 2.0125 2.0984
December 2.1566 2.0991 2.1264