YEARLY HIGH
5.2262 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.6390 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5798 LRD

2020 UYU to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 5.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.6390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5872 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1283 to the December average rate of 3.8020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2262 was down 11.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9223, 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 26,131 LRD
2019 Average 26,386 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 18,195 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,936.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3120
3.6648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to LRD 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 4.7894, compared to 4.3702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7737 LRD (High: 5.0735 / Low: 4.2998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 LRD (High: 4.6960 / Low: 4.6711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7737
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.1283) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2476 (+5.07%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.1283
2019 Avg (January) 4.8807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2262 5.0251 5.1283
February 5.2156 5.0735 5.1748
March 5.0735 4.2998 4.6253
April 4.6208 4.4710 4.5599
May 4.6929 4.4983 4.5816
June 4.7377 4.5872 4.6664
July 4.7245 4.5471 4.6267
August 4.7042 4.6391 4.6723
September 4.6960 4.6711 4.6845
October 4.6859 4.2709 4.5547
November 4.2627 3.6390 3.8810
December 3.8886 3.6995 3.8020