YEARLY HIGH
2.9555 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.4079 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5514 JPY

2020 UYU to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 2.9555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5476 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9260 to the December average rate of 2.4459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9555 was down 13.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4294, 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 14,778 JPY
2019 Average 15,507 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 12,039 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,738.25 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9748
2.3889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to JPY 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 2.6364, compared to 2.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3628 JPY (High: 2.7707 / Low: 2.4079). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 JPY (High: 2.4631 / Low: 2.4304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3628
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.3769 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.9260) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4160 (-12.45%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.9260
2019 Avg (January) 3.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9555 2.8833 2.9260
February 2.9404 2.7741 2.8936
March 2.7707 2.4079 2.5167
April 2.5303 2.4385 2.4828
May 2.5241 2.4266 2.4758
June 2.5672 2.4838 2.5233
July 2.5479 2.4392 2.4784
August 2.5158 2.4625 2.4849
September 2.5042 2.4626 2.4849
October 2.4935 2.4401 2.4672
November 2.4679 2.4118 2.4377
December 2.4631 2.4304 2.4459