YEARLY HIGH
99.8159 MGA
YEARLY LOW
81.8963 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.9343 MGA

2020 UYU to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 99.8159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 81.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9197 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.5948 to the December average rate of 90.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 99.8159 was down 10.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 111.7495, 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 499,080 MGA
2019 Average 516,280 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 409,481 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,598.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

99.7670
85.7011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to MGA 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 91.2783, compared to 90.5903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.2783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.5903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.6677 MGA (High: 95.5639 / Low: 81.8963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3055 MGA (High: 92.7411 / Low: 91.4355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.6677
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.4727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 98.5948) against the same month in 2019 (average: 109.1649), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5701 (-9.68%).

2020 Avg (January) 98.5948
2019 Avg (January) 109.1649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.8159 96.4260 98.5948
February 98.5030 95.5639 97.5157
March 95.5639 81.8963 87.0430
April 88.9204 84.7955 86.8732
May 89.7325 86.4747 87.9471
June 91.8397 87.1137 89.6957
July 91.5712 87.6189 89.2389
August 90.5783 88.6693 89.9510
September 91.6658 89.9510 90.8330
October 92.7411 91.4355 91.8502
November 92.8256 88.7283 91.6523
December 92.5186 87.3579 90.0160