YEARLY HIGH
19.9204 UYU
YEARLY LOW
17.5008 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5242 UYU

2018 BAM to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 19.9204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 17.5008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4195 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8027 to the December average rate of 18.7524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9204 was up 11.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,602 UYU
2017 Average 82,794 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 87,504 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,097.69 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.7858
17.6015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 18.0813, compared to 18.9670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5215 UYU (High: 19.2069 / Low: 17.6855). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3060 UYU (High: 17.8994 / Low: 17.5935).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5215
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3060

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.6038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.6301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9737 (+11.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.6038
2017 Avg (September) 17.6301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1367 17.5008 17.8027
February 18.4329 17.6988 18.0220
March 18.0052 17.6627 17.8962
April 17.8994 17.5935 17.7836
May 18.9507 17.5368 18.2559
June 18.9343 18.5604 18.7272
July 19.2255 18.2613 18.6831
August 19.2069 17.6855 18.4319
September 19.9204 19.1718 19.6038
October 19.7995 18.9968 19.3281
November 19.6746 18.6493 19.0030
December 18.9689 18.5660 18.7524