YEARLY HIGH
31.8139 KRW
YEARLY LOW
25.4187 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1670 KRW

2020 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 31.8139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 25.4187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3952 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2337 to the December average rate of 25.7959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.8139 was down 9.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 35.1003, 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 159,070 KRW
2019 Average 165,553 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 127,093 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,976.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.0227
25.2298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to KRW 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 29.3219, compared to 27.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.7654 KRW (High: 30.8070 / Low: 27.0416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5748 KRW (High: 28.1956 / Low: 27.6208).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7654
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0352 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 31.4566) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.4370), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9804 (-8.65%).

2020 Avg (February) 31.4566
2019 Avg (February) 34.4370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8131 30.9290 31.2337
February 31.8139 30.8070 31.4566
March 30.8070 27.0416 28.4214
April 28.5882 27.6855 28.1456
May 28.9428 27.7551 28.3831
June 28.6047 27.9839 28.2909
July 28.4643 27.2965 27.8373
August 28.1956 27.6208 27.8324
September 28.0372 27.3699 27.7131
October 27.4113 26.3828 26.8323
November 26.4767 25.7575 26.0615
December 26.2789 25.4187 25.7959