YEARLY HIGH
2.0921 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.6518 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8356 AFN

2020 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4403 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0680 to the December average rate of 1.8169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0921 was down 10.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3475, 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 10,460 AFN
2019 Average 11,069 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 8,259 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,201.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0995
1.7219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to AFN 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 1.8677, compared to 1.8036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2950 AFN (High: 1.9467 / Low: 1.6518). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 AFN (High: 1.8155 / Low: 1.7995).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2950
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2429 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.0680) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2476 (-10.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.0680
2019 Avg (January) 2.3156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0921 2.0323 2.0680
February 2.0736 1.9467 2.0253
March 1.9467 1.6518 1.7824
April 1.7856 1.7210 1.7534
May 1.8026 1.7288 1.7657
June 1.8359 1.7712 1.8112
July 1.8308 1.7595 1.7891
August 1.8201 1.7927 1.8068
September 1.8155 1.7995 1.8076
October 1.8076 1.7911 1.8022
November 1.8070 1.7874 1.7990
December 1.8333 1.8023 1.8169