YEARLY HIGH
2.3119 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.9902 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1815 ARS

2021 UYU to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2.3119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.9902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3218 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0305 to the December average rate of 2.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3119 was up 15.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9956, 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 11,560 ARS
2020 Average 8,402 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 9,951 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,608.89 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3289
2.0034
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 2.0974, compared to 2.2656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0945 ARS (High: 2.3027 / Low: 2.2081). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 ARS (High: 2.3119 / Low: 2.2937).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 2.3017) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5338 (+30.19%).

2021 Avg (September) 2.3017
2020 Avg (September) 1.7679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0764 1.9902 2.0305
February 2.0866 2.0660 2.0765
March 2.0888 2.0313 2.0579
April 2.1297 2.0633 2.0997
May 2.1568 2.1150 2.1366
June 2.2010 2.1604 2.1830
July 2.2076 2.1791 2.1943
August 2.3027 2.2081 2.2434
September 2.3119 2.2937 2.3017
October 2.3021 2.2616 2.2781
November 2.3002 2.2576 2.2783
December 2.3087 2.2881 2.2978