YEARLY HIGH
43.9436 UYU
YEARLY LOW
38.5070 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9054 UYU

2018 FKP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 43.9436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 38.5070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4366 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4762 to the December average rate of 40.8229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.9436 was up 11.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.4309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219,718 UYU
2017 Average 184,672 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 192,535 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,183.16 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.1581
39.1415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 40.1875, compared to 41.6232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.4921 UYU (High: 42.2628 / Low: 38.7706). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0526 UYU (High: 42.0562 / Low: 41.0036).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4921
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0526

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 1.2386 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 42.7701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.5367), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2334 (+10.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 42.7701
2017 Avg (September) 38.5367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.5201 38.7615 39.4762
February 40.7532 38.9992 39.8621
March 40.3694 39.0574 39.6560
April 40.5349 39.1145 39.7923
May 42.2628 38.7706 40.6351
June 42.0562 41.0036 41.7032
July 41.8183 40.0869 41.1014
August 41.7524 38.5070 40.1601
September 43.9436 41.4531 42.7701
October 43.6133 41.7079 42.8234
November 43.0326 40.9242 42.0616
December 41.2898 40.2297 40.8229