YEARLY HIGH
25.7881 UYU
YEARLY LOW
21.6601 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6653 UYU

2018 CAD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 25.7881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 21.6601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1280 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9809 to the December average rate of 23.9596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.7881 was up 8.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.8465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128,940 UYU
2017 Average 110,513 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 108,300 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,640.03 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.5867
21.6279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 22.8665, compared to 24.4642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.4105 UYU (High: 24.5877 / Low: 22.1773). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2999 UYU (High: 23.1522 / Low: 22.8524).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4105
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.7500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 25.2568) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.3251), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9318 (+8.28%).

2018 Avg (October) 25.2568
2017 Avg (October) 23.3251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.1522 22.8524 22.9809
February 23.1609 22.0898 22.6914
March 22.1267 21.6601 21.9578
April 22.5257 21.9236 22.2117
May 24.5877 22.1773 23.4481
June 24.2429 23.4442 23.9091
July 24.0583 23.4704 23.7588
August 24.7550 22.9445 23.9246
September 25.7751 24.5749 25.1758
October 25.7881 24.9424 25.2568
November 25.0878 24.1444 24.7096
December 24.3596 23.7154 23.9596