YEARLY HIGH
3.4551 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.9874 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4879 UYU

2020 SCR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 3.4551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.9874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4678 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7329 to the December average rate of 2.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4551 was up 19.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,276 UYU
2019 Average 12,887 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 9,937 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,338.78 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2512
1.8878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.7079, compared to 2.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.7665 UYU (High: 3.2197 / Low: 2.4532). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 UYU (High: 2.3853 / Low: 2.3599).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7665
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.1376) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7114 (+29.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.1376
2019 Avg (March) 2.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9076 2.7140 2.7329
February 2.9333 2.7409 2.7803
March 3.4551 2.8579 3.1376
April 3.2197 2.4532 2.6766
May 2.7091 2.3522 2.4919
June 2.5415 2.3901 2.4281
July 2.4838 2.3553 2.4401
August 2.4094 2.3152 2.3880
September 2.3853 2.3599 2.3677
October 2.3686 2.2135 2.3080
November 2.2262 2.0483 2.1018
December 2.0439 1.9874 2.0014