YEARLY HIGH
1.1975 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.0813 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1313 PHP

2021 UYU to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1161 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1364 to the December average rate of 1.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1975 was down 12.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,987 PHP
2020 Average 5,925 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 5,407 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.68 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1854
1.0792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to PHP 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 1.1091, compared to 1.1534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0384 PHP (High: 1.1252 / Low: 1.0868). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PHP (High: 1.1369 / Low: 1.1246).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 1.1765) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+3.07%).

2021 Avg (September) 1.1765
2020 Avg (September) 1.1415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1455 1.1260 1.1364
February 1.1369 1.1246 1.1308
March 1.1252 1.0868 1.0973
April 1.1041 1.0914 1.0977
May 1.0965 1.0813 1.0881
June 1.1229 1.0902 1.1046
July 1.1597 1.1268 1.1415
August 1.1710 1.1395 1.1589
September 1.1975 1.1644 1.1765
October 1.1839 1.1492 1.1649
November 1.1522 1.1365 1.1434
December 1.1501 1.1184 1.1352