YEARLY HIGH
13.0767 UYU
YEARLY LOW
11.0903 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0120 UYU

2020 PEN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 13.0767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 11.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9864 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2266 to the December average rate of 11.7810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0767 was up 15.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,383 UYU
2019 Average 52,820 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 55,452 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,931.77 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.9319
11.0458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 12.0753, compared to 11.9487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7979 UYU (High: 13.0767 / Low: 11.2787). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1908 UYU (High: 12.0704 / Low: 11.8795).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7979
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 12.2878) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.0517), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2361 (+22.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 12.2878
2019 Avg (March) 10.0517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3038 11.1059 11.2266
February 11.3129 11.0903 11.2029
March 13.0767 11.2787 12.2878
April 12.9444 12.6574 12.7747
May 12.9112 12.4878 12.6789
June 12.7354 11.8941 12.2807
July 12.5351 11.9631 12.2525
August 12.0704 11.8795 11.9824
September 12.0576 11.8013 11.9550
October 11.9610 11.7444 11.8613
November 11.9310 11.7286 11.8598
December 11.8959 11.6476 11.7810