YEARLY HIGH
490.1701 STD
YEARLY LOW
458.3839 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.7932 STD

2021 UYU to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 490.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 458.3839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7862 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 483.5277 to the December average rate of 478.6943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 490.1701 was down 15.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 582.4662, 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 2,450,851 STD
2020 Average 2,569,277 STD
Yearly Trough Low 2,291,920 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,931.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

488.0333
462.5159
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 472.8577, compared to 478.7287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 472.8577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 478.7287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 17.6976 STD (High: 488.7489 / Low: 471.0513). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2001 STD (High: 473.3887 / Low: 469.1886).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.6976
May Spread (Stable) ±4.2001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 12.5482 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 485.9068) against the same month in 2020 (average: 493.2405), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3337 (-1.49%).

2021 Avg (September) 485.9068
2020 Avg (September) 493.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 487.7464 479.9729 483.5277
February 483.9620 471.0558 477.1906
March 471.1551 458.3839 464.6424
April 472.4577 468.1079 470.0818
May 473.3887 469.1886 471.1999
June 475.6432 464.8239 470.5038
July 474.7783 466.1638 470.1473
August 488.7489 471.0513 478.7686
September 490.1701 483.0264 485.9068
October 490.0198 475.3014 481.0790
November 481.3270 473.8444 477.7765
December 483.0626 473.4453 478.6943