2018 FKP to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |