2018 BOB to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BOB to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BOB to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 4.8028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 4.0755.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7272 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1331 to the December average rate of 4.6624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8028 was up 11.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BOB 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 4.2287, compared to 4.6542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4255 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4320 UYU (High: 4.5458 / Low: 4.1139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 UYU (High: 4.1232 / Low: 4.0858).
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 0.0594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.7427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5982 (+14.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1799 | 4.0963 | 4.1331 |
| February | 4.1818 | 4.1032 | 4.1290 |
| March | 4.1232 | 4.0858 | 4.1074 |
| April | 4.1157 | 4.0755 | 4.0962 |
| May | 4.5458 | 4.1139 | 4.3677 |
| June | 4.5989 | 4.4776 | 4.5386 |
| July | 4.5759 | 4.4242 | 4.5187 |
| August | 4.6613 | 4.3495 | 4.5185 |
| September | 4.8028 | 4.6271 | 4.7427 |
| October | 4.7996 | 4.7420 | 4.7612 |
| November | 4.7574 | 4.6417 | 4.7218 |
| December | 4.6880 | 4.6314 | 4.6624 |