YEARLY HIGH
1.9260 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.6255 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7675 BTN

2020 UYU to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.9260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.6255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3005 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9080 to the December average rate of 1.7357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9260 was down 12.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2068, 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 9,630 BTN
2019 Average 10,003 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 8,128 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,502.61 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9263
1.7059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BTN 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 1.8000, compared to 1.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2413 BTN (High: 1.8668 / Low: 1.6255). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 BTN (High: 1.7438 / Low: 1.7291).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2413
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2583 (-11.92%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9080
2019 Avg (January) 2.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9260 1.8906 1.9080
February 1.8986 1.8531 1.8813
March 1.8668 1.6255 1.7373
April 1.7798 1.7129 1.7527
May 1.7882 1.7170 1.7455
June 1.7968 1.7346 1.7753
July 1.7910 1.7062 1.7396
August 1.7713 1.7151 1.7478
September 1.7384 1.7050 1.7271
October 1.7397 1.7086 1.7243
November 1.7438 1.7291 1.7353
December 1.7554 1.7244 1.7357