YEARLY HIGH
582.4662 STD
YEARLY LOW
481.7071 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
514.0682 STD

2020 UYU to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 582.4662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 481.7071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.7591 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 577.5161 to the December average rate of 487.3666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 582.4662 was down 10.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 650.4784, 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 2,912,331 STD
2019 Average 3,029,299 STD
Yearly Trough Low 2,408,535 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 503,795.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

586.5993
478.3454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to STD 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 534.2160, compared to 493.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.2955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 534.2160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 493.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 84.2940 STD (High: 566.0011 / Low: 481.7071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1701 STD (High: 495.9301 / Low: 490.7599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±84.2940
September Spread (Stable) ±5.1701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 60.6451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.6451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 577.5782) against the same month in 2019 (average: 645.6088), the exchange rate shifted by -68.0306 (-10.54%).

2020 Avg (February) 577.5782
2019 Avg (February) 645.6088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 579.8814 573.5227 577.5161
February 582.4662 566.0011 577.5782
March 566.0011 481.7071 516.9331
April 514.2793 497.7778 507.6801
May 521.6463 499.8156 509.1068
June 522.9896 508.9652 516.4816
July 521.3419 495.5767 505.9809
August 504.7307 488.1943 494.9476
September 495.9301 490.7599 493.2405
October 495.3080 488.1903 492.2445
November 492.6060 486.6677 489.7426
December 492.8723 482.7748 487.3666