2020 UYU to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 UYU to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the UYU to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 3.4628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2.9393.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5234 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3074 to the December average rate of 3.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4628 was down 7.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
UYU to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2669, compared to 3.1853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.3225 ISK (High: 3.4628 / Low: 3.1403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 ISK (High: 3.2970 / Low: 3.2388).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1885 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 3.3103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4951), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1848 (-5.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3504 | 3.2425 | 3.3074 |
| February | 3.3619 | 3.2516 | 3.3306 |
| March | 3.2554 | 2.9906 | 3.1460 |
| April | 3.4116 | 3.2393 | 3.3246 |
| May | 3.4628 | 3.1403 | 3.3103 |
| June | 3.3108 | 3.0482 | 3.1822 |
| July | 3.2983 | 3.1343 | 3.2113 |
| August | 3.2338 | 3.1538 | 3.2043 |
| September | 3.3092 | 3.1759 | 3.2420 |
| October | 3.2970 | 3.2388 | 3.2599 |
| November | 3.2915 | 3.1156 | 3.1915 |
| December | 3.0775 | 2.9393 | 3.0030 |