YEARLY HIGH
5.6284 UYU
YEARLY LOW
5.2354 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4299 UYU

2021 SBD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 5.6284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 5.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3930 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2854 to the December average rate of 5.4795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6284 was up 1.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.5624, 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 28,142 UYU
2020 Average 25,508 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 26,177 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,964.75 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.5723
5.2593
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 5.4451, compared to 5.4148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3130 UYU (High: 5.6284 / Low: 5.3153). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 UYU (High: 5.5507 / Low: 5.5039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3130
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 5.5462) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3681 (+7.11%).

2021 Avg (March) 5.5462
2020 Avg (March) 5.1781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3500 5.2354 5.2854
February 5.4095 5.2721 5.3361
March 5.6284 5.3153 5.5462
April 5.5507 5.5039 5.5269
May 5.5526 5.4941 5.5219
June 5.4913 5.4144 5.4538
July 5.4807 5.4125 5.4521
August 5.4487 5.2660 5.3786
September 5.3224 5.2693 5.2955
October 5.4744 5.3241 5.4073
November 5.5089 5.4218 5.4758
December 5.5237 5.4428 5.4795