2018 AWG to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 18.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 15.7659.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6565 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9554 to the December average rate of 17.9002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4223 was up 11.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.3436, compared to 17.8956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5520 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.6494 UYU (High: 17.5651 / Low: 15.9157). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1297 UYU (High: 15.9648 / Low: 15.8351).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2110 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.2395) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.1184), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1212 (+13.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1045 | 15.8020 | 15.9554 |
| February | 16.1643 | 15.8514 | 15.9336 |
| March | 15.9648 | 15.8351 | 15.9024 |
| April | 15.9874 | 15.7659 | 15.8481 |
| May | 17.5651 | 15.9157 | 16.8794 |
| June | 17.7383 | 17.3170 | 17.5426 |
| July | 17.6710 | 17.0231 | 17.4393 |
| August | 17.9715 | 16.7701 | 17.4094 |
| September | 18.4223 | 17.9098 | 18.2395 |
| October | 18.3666 | 18.2025 | 18.2740 |
| November | 18.2410 | 17.8249 | 18.1112 |
| December | 18.0047 | 17.7772 | 17.9002 |