YEARLY HIGH
3.7322 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.9459 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3882 JMD

2020 UYU to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.7322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.9459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7864 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6045 to the December average rate of 3.3884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7322 was down 11.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2064, 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 18,661 JMD
2019 Average 18,970 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 14,729 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,931.89 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7339
3.1105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to JMD 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 3.3744, compared to 3.4020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5752 JMD (High: 3.5211 / Low: 2.9459). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0608 JMD (High: 3.5165 / Low: 3.4556).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5752
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0608

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.6820) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4169 (-10.17%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.6820
2019 Avg (February) 4.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7318 3.5081 3.6045
February 3.7322 3.5211 3.6820
March 3.5211 2.9459 3.1624
April 3.2926 3.0342 3.1668
May 3.3841 3.2573 3.3313
June 3.3297 3.2469 3.2994
July 3.4749 3.2298 3.3233
August 3.5165 3.4556 3.4940
September 3.4831 3.3301 3.3843
October 3.4214 3.3233 3.3872
November 3.4661 3.3725 3.4347
December 3.4441 3.3647 3.3884