2020 ZAR to UYU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9148 UYU

YEARLY LOW

2.2525 UYU

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5577 UYU

2020 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.9148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 2.2525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6623 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5919 to the December average rate of 2.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9148 was up 9.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 145,740 UYU

2019 Average 121,965 UYU

Yearly Trough Low 112,626 UYU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,114.21 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9052

2.2814

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ZAR to UYU 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 2.4827, compared to 2.6327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2991 UYU (High: 2.6956 / Low: 2.3966). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 UYU (High: 2.5529 / Low: 2.4865).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2991

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.8532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2377 (+9.09%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.8532

2019 Avg (December) 2.6155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6648	2.5051	2.5919
February	2.5529	2.4865	2.5235
March	2.6956	2.3966	2.5684
April	2.4095	2.2577	2.3334
May	2.4901	2.2525	2.3868
June	2.5738	2.4203	2.4924
July	2.6642	2.4757	2.5701
August	2.5789	2.4113	2.4781
September	2.6256	2.4738	2.5423
October	2.6370	2.5425	2.5950
November	2.8177	2.6375	2.7573
December	2.9148	2.7733	2.8532