YEARLY HIGH
1.1979 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.0233 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1089 UYU

2018 ETB to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1746 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0406 to the December average rate of 1.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1979 was down 8.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,990 UYU
2017 Average 6,003 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 5,117 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 873.06 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1980
1.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.0626, compared to 1.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1081 UYU (High: 1.1417 / Low: 1.0336). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 UYU (High: 1.0388 / Low: 1.0285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0481 (-3.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1828
2017 Avg (September) 1.2309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0536 1.0270 1.0406
February 1.0520 1.0284 1.0376
March 1.0388 1.0285 1.0323
April 1.0357 1.0233 1.0299
May 1.1417 1.0336 1.0969
June 1.1511 1.1271 1.1383
July 1.1479 1.1111 1.1314
August 1.1653 1.0872 1.1291
September 1.1979 1.1613 1.1828
October 1.1925 1.1703 1.1800
November 1.1753 1.1414 1.1646
December 1.1580 1.1334 1.1428