YEARLY HIGH
0.5032 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2894 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4081 SCR

2020 UYU to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.5032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.2894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2137 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3660 to the December average rate of 0.4997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5032 was up 18.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4232, 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 2,516 SCR
2019 Average 1,945 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,447 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.74 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5177
0.3016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SCR 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 0.3727, compared to 0.4434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0970 SCR (High: 0.4076 / Low: 0.3106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SCR (High: 0.4237 / Low: 0.4192).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0970
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4997) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1356 (+37.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4997
2019 Avg (December) 0.3640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3685 0.3439 0.3660
February 0.3648 0.3409 0.3598
March 0.3499 0.2894 0.3196
April 0.4076 0.3106 0.3772
May 0.4251 0.3691 0.4018
June 0.4184 0.3935 0.4119
July 0.4246 0.4026 0.4099
August 0.4319 0.4150 0.4188
September 0.4237 0.4192 0.4224
October 0.4518 0.4222 0.4336
November 0.4882 0.4492 0.4761
December 0.5032 0.4893 0.4997