YEARLY HIGH
33.1749 UYU
YEARLY LOW
28.1620 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.6892 UYU

2018 BMD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 33.1749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 28.1620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0129 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5674 to the December average rate of 32.2236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.1749 was up 11.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,874 UYU
2017 Average 143,249 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 140,810 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,064.37 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.3559
27.8416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 29.2245, compared to 32.1539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.9260 UYU (High: 31.4151 / Low: 28.4891). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1895 UYU (High: 28.4947 / Low: 28.3053).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9260
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 32.7966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.9361), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8605 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 32.7966
2017 Avg (September) 28.9361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8271 28.3053 28.5674
February 28.8937 28.3534 28.5351
March 28.4947 28.3053 28.3862
April 28.4603 28.1620 28.3011
May 31.4151 28.4891 30.1857
June 31.7339 30.9585 31.3713
July 31.6135 30.5565 31.1945
August 32.2138 30.0519 31.2077
September 33.1749 32.1033 32.7966
October 33.0599 32.7644 32.8964
November 32.8430 32.0847 32.6043
December 32.4084 32.0079 32.2236