YEARLY HIGH
1.8637 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.6047 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7205 PHP

2018 UYU to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.8637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2590 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7686 to the December average rate of 1.6384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8637 was up 3.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,318 PHP
2017 Average 8,794 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 8,023 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.01 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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UYU to PHP 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 1.7810, compared to 1.6599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1561 PHP (High: 1.8200 / Low: 1.6639). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 PHP (High: 1.8521 / Low: 1.8265).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1561
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.8384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0876 (+5.01%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.8384
2017 Avg (April) 1.7508

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8064 1.7311 1.7686
February 1.8409 1.7991 1.8181
March 1.8521 1.8265 1.8358
April 1.8637 1.8144 1.8384
May 1.8200 1.6639 1.7330
June 1.7142 1.6786 1.6923
July 1.7371 1.6891 1.7108
August 1.7662 1.6582 1.7074
September 1.6672 1.6298 1.6454
October 1.6556 1.6250 1.6392
November 1.6347 1.6047 1.6184
December 1.6498 1.6176 1.6384