YEARLY HIGH
1.9956 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.3812 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6802 ARS

2020 UYU to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.3812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6144 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6050 to the December average rate of 1.9465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9956 was up 18.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6780, 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 9,978 ARS
2019 Average 6,796 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 6,906 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,071.98 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9937
1.4282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to ARS 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 1.5651, compared to 1.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2099 ARS (High: 1.5911 / Low: 1.3812). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 ARS (High: 1.6145 / Low: 1.5944).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2099
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1376 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9465) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3575 (+22.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9465
2019 Avg (December) 1.5891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6145 1.5944 1.6050
February 1.6234 1.5944 1.6130
March 1.5911 1.3812 1.4753
April 1.5539 1.4580 1.5089
May 1.5819 1.5287 1.5593
June 1.6734 1.5836 1.6293
July 1.7086 1.6209 1.6562
August 1.7433 1.6958 1.7164
September 1.7925 1.7421 1.7679
October 1.8340 1.7942 1.8179
November 1.9068 1.8258 1.8666
December 1.9956 1.9111 1.9465