YEARLY HIGH
0.4741 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.3842 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4119 MDL

2020 UYU to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.3842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0899 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4654 to the December average rate of 0.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4741 was down 10.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5309, 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 2,370 MDL
2019 Average 2,491 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,921 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.38 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4731
0.3800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to MDL 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 0.4281, compared to 0.3957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0633 MDL (High: 0.4506 / Low: 0.3873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MDL (High: 0.3988 / Low: 0.3943).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4654) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0598 (-11.39%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4654
2019 Avg (January) 0.5252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4741 0.4565 0.4654
February 0.4657 0.4506 0.4622
March 0.4506 0.3873 0.4128
April 0.4250 0.4057 0.4173
May 0.4223 0.4015 0.4085
June 0.4100 0.3967 0.4022
July 0.4086 0.3863 0.3935
August 0.3923 0.3842 0.3878
September 0.3973 0.3865 0.3911
October 0.3988 0.3943 0.3965
November 0.4045 0.3956 0.4001
December 0.4083 0.4025 0.4053