YEARLY HIGH
0.5829 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.4637 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5114 MXN

2020 UYU to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.5829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.4637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1192 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5037 to the December average rate of 0.4703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5829 was down 3.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6067, 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 2,914 MXN
2019 Average 2,737 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 2,319 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 595.88 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5661
0.4616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to MXN 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 0.5238, compared to 0.4989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0736 MXN (High: 0.5673 / Low: 0.4937). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MXN (High: 0.5091 / Low: 0.5000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.5416) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.45%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.5416
2019 Avg (May) 0.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5091 0.5000 0.5037
February 0.5042 0.4869 0.4961
March 0.5673 0.4937 0.5204
April 0.5791 0.5370 0.5574
May 0.5829 0.5120 0.5416
June 0.5480 0.5002 0.5238
July 0.5380 0.5095 0.5200
August 0.5341 0.5089 0.5194
September 0.5281 0.4922 0.5089
October 0.5145 0.4889 0.4982
November 0.4969 0.4684 0.4767
December 0.4764 0.4637 0.4703