YEARLY HIGH
5.5624 UYU
YEARLY LOW
4.4722 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1001 UYU

2020 SBD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 5.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 4.4722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0903 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5078 to the December average rate of 5.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5624 was up 20.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,812 UYU
2019 Average 21,488 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 22,361 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,451.37 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3807
4.4284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.9723, compared to 5.2279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9725 UYU (High: 5.5624 / Low: 4.5899). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 UYU (High: 5.1976 / Low: 5.1327).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9725
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.1781) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0877), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0904 (+26.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.1781
2019 Avg (March) 4.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5756 4.4722 4.5078
February 4.7202 4.5418 4.6026
March 5.5624 4.5899 5.1781
April 5.3307 5.1626 5.2263
May 5.2871 5.1126 5.2029
June 5.1966 5.0382 5.1162
July 5.2808 5.0415 5.1779
August 5.1976 5.1327 5.1671
September 5.2290 5.1435 5.1957
October 5.3096 5.2047 5.2508
November 5.3493 5.2720 5.3013
December 5.3222 5.2459 5.2748