YEARLY HIGH
0.5092 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4006 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4237 UYU

2018 AFN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.5092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1087 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4093 to the December average rate of 0.4263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5092 was up 16.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,546 UYU
2017 Average 2,109 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,003 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.40 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4406
0.4011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.4159, compared to 0.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0857 UYU (High: 0.5092 / Low: 0.4236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 UYU (High: 0.4102 / Low: 0.4065).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0857
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+1.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4332
2017 Avg (November) 0.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4145 0.4050 0.4093
February 0.4175 0.4077 0.4114
March 0.4102 0.4065 0.4087
April 0.4095 0.4006 0.4044
May 0.4422 0.4050 0.4246
June 0.4433 0.4272 0.4371
July 0.4360 0.4202 0.4281
August 0.4393 0.4131 0.4291
September 0.4440 0.4319 0.4373
October 0.4373 0.4313 0.4343
November 0.5092 0.4236 0.4332
December 0.4319 0.4219 0.4263