YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0765 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0834 PEN

2020 UYU to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.0765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0891 to the December average rate of 0.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0902 was down 13.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1041, 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 451 PEN
2019 Average 474 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 382 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.48 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0904
0.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to PEN 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0122 PEN (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PEN (High: 0.0842 / Low: 0.0828).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0893) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0126 (-12.38%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0893
2019 Avg (February) 0.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0900 0.0885 0.0891
February 0.0902 0.0884 0.0893
March 0.0887 0.0765 0.0815
April 0.0790 0.0773 0.0783
May 0.0801 0.0775 0.0789
June 0.0841 0.0785 0.0815
July 0.0836 0.0798 0.0816
August 0.0842 0.0828 0.0835
September 0.0847 0.0829 0.0837
October 0.0851 0.0836 0.0843
November 0.0853 0.0838 0.0843
December 0.0859 0.0841 0.0849