YEARLY HIGH
441.5745 UZS
YEARLY LOW
195.7835 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.9183 UZS

2018 ARS to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 441.5745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 195.7835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.7910 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 428.7307 to the December average rate of 220.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 441.5745 was down 7.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 478.0750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,207,872 UZS
2017 Average 1,523,680 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 978,918 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228,954.81 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

450.9892
183.8874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to UZS 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 380.9684, compared to 236.8683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 144.1001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 380.9684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 84.0522 UZS (High: 286.1545 / Low: 202.1023). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6259 UZS (High: 406.3523 / Low: 400.7264).

August Spread (Volatile) ±84.0522
March Spread (Stable) ±5.6259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 57.4630 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.4630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 428.7307) against the same month in 2017 (average: 203.9190), the exchange rate shifted by +224.8117 (+110.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 428.7307
2017 Avg (January) 203.9190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 441.5745 415.1078 428.7307
February 422.3709 404.8112 413.2104
March 406.3523 400.7264 403.5951
April 403.3926 393.0114 399.7733
May 390.5489 320.4118 342.3103
June 321.5642 273.2969 298.1907
July 288.6242 272.3863 283.0008
August 286.1545 202.1023 262.9267
September 216.3972 195.7835 206.1459
October 230.0111 204.8188 221.4961
November 233.2721 212.1821 227.4769
December 227.3605 216.8926 220.1633