YEARLY HIGH
19.9092 UYU
YEARLY LOW
17.4605 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5060 UYU

2018 BGN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 19.9092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 17.4605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4487 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8192 to the December average rate of 18.7424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9092 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,546 UYU
2017 Average 82,816 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 87,303 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,243.56 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.7145
17.5822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 18.0786, compared to 18.9335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5397 UYU (High: 19.1318 / Low: 17.5921). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2885 UYU (High: 18.0549 / Low: 17.7665).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5397
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2885

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 0.3762 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.5368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.6297), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9071 (+10.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.5368
2017 Avg (September) 17.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0699 17.5163 17.8192
February 18.4459 17.6764 18.0195
March 18.0549 17.7665 17.8967
April 17.9193 17.5766 17.7599
May 18.9297 17.4605 18.2475
June 18.9055 18.4919 18.7289
July 18.9420 18.2570 18.6458
August 19.1318 17.5921 18.4113
September 19.9092 19.0521 19.5368
October 19.5595 18.9883 19.3203
November 19.1836 18.5468 18.9441
December 18.9699 18.5633 18.7424