YEARLY HIGH
9.8070 NGN
YEARLY LOW
7.9764 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0727 NGN

2020 UYU to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.8070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 7.9764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8305 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7034 to the December average rate of 9.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8070 was down 12.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.2403, 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 49,035 NGN
2019 Average 51,203 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 39,882 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,152.64 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8070
8.5647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to NGN 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 9.1469, compared to 8.9985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4044 NGN (High: 9.3808 / Low: 7.9764). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1355 NGN (High: 8.9886 / Low: 8.8530).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.9156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.7034) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.1473), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4439 (-12.95%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.7034
2019 Avg (January) 11.1473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8070 9.6293 9.7034
February 9.6939 9.3808 9.5838
March 9.3808 7.9764 8.6682
April 9.0681 8.3217 8.8603
May 9.2250 8.7686 8.9845
June 9.2096 8.9375 9.0814
July 9.1955 8.8332 8.9986
August 9.1636 8.8576 9.0299
September 9.1319 8.9560 9.0269
October 9.0754 8.8802 8.9581
November 8.9886 8.8530 8.9276
December 9.3466 8.9234 9.0498