YEARLY HIGH
1.3784 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1077 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2294 GMD

2020 UYU to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2707 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3709 to the December average rate of 1.2202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3784 was down 9.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5257, 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 6,892 GMD
2019 Average 7,120 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,539 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,353.34 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3906
1.1543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GMD 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 1.2458, compared to 1.2130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2021 GMD (High: 1.3099 / Low: 1.1077). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 GMD (High: 1.2207 / Low: 1.2153).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.3709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1476 (-9.72%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.3709
2019 Avg (January) 1.5185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3784 1.3593 1.3709
February 1.3611 1.3099 1.3435
March 1.3099 1.1077 1.1911
April 1.1899 1.1503 1.1740
May 1.2089 1.1657 1.1857
June 1.2276 1.1892 1.2095
July 1.2228 1.1817 1.2014
August 1.2234 1.2057 1.2147
September 1.2207 1.2153 1.2180
October 1.2191 1.2061 1.2136
November 1.2148 1.2033 1.2099
December 1.2279 1.2131 1.2202