YEARLY HIGH
21.9520 UYU
YEARLY LOW
19.1041 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2071 UYU

2012 USD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 21.9520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 19.1041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8480 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5394 to the December average rate of 19.2822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.9520 was up 8.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.2097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,760 UYU
2011 Average 96,070 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 95,520 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,239.81 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.9371
19.0409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 19.8724, compared to 20.5418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.2607 UYU (High: 21.7601 / Low: 20.4994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2247 UYU (High: 19.5512 / Low: 19.3265).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2607
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0722 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 21.6958) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.4063), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2895 (+17.87%).

2012 Avg (July) 21.6958
2011 Avg (July) 18.4063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8502 19.4052 19.5394
February 19.5512 19.3265 19.4020
March 19.6500 19.3600 19.4774
April 19.8948 19.4000 19.5857
May 20.7195 19.7350 20.0048
June 21.7601 20.4994 21.2252
July 21.9520 21.3850 21.6958
August 21.5990 20.6575 21.1969
September 21.6175 20.9684 21.2218
October 20.9883 19.7424 20.1496
November 19.8514 19.5356 19.7042
December 19.6499 19.1041 19.2822