YEARLY HIGH
0.1370 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1077 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1226 BRL

2020 UYU to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.1370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1109 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1370 was up 14.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1199, 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 685 BRL
2019 Average 560 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 538 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.88 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1341
0.1088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BRL 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 0.1189, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0169 BRL (High: 0.1302 / Low: 0.1133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BRL (High: 0.1162 / Low: 0.1127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+13.83%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1295
2019 Avg (May) 0.1138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1139 0.1077 0.1109
February 0.1162 0.1127 0.1144
March 0.1190 0.1103 0.1141
April 0.1296 0.1183 0.1224
May 0.1370 0.1220 0.1295
June 0.1302 0.1133 0.1218
July 0.1270 0.1180 0.1228
August 0.1311 0.1230 0.1277
September 0.1331 0.1234 0.1270
October 0.1349 0.1299 0.1320
November 0.1338 0.1243 0.1269
December 0.1242 0.1180 0.1213