YEARLY HIGH
0.6835 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.5816 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6379 UYU

2018 GMD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 0.6835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.5816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5952 to the December average rate of 0.6514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6835 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,418 UYU
2017 Average 3,128 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,908 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.65 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6837
0.5872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.6170, compared to 0.6588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0623 UYU (High: 0.6661 / Low: 0.6038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 UYU (High: 0.6027 / Low: 0.5973).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0473 (+7.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6757
2017 Avg (September) 0.6284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6048 0.5816 0.5952
February 0.6112 0.5925 0.6028
March 0.6027 0.5973 0.6000
April 0.6037 0.5969 0.5993
May 0.6661 0.6038 0.6400
June 0.6714 0.6556 0.6647
July 0.6696 0.6355 0.6540
August 0.6706 0.6237 0.6488
September 0.6835 0.6683 0.6757
October 0.6712 0.6609 0.6648
November 0.6638 0.6482 0.6580
December 0.6562 0.6466 0.6514