YEARLY HIGH
0.1596 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1358 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1473 UYU

2018 GYD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1380 to the December average rate of 0.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1596 was up 11.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 798 UYU
2017 Average 691 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 679 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.12 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1596
0.1345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.1407, compared to 0.1539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0152 UYU (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1360). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 UYU (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+11.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1575
2017 Avg (October) 0.1416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1398 0.1364 0.1380
February 0.1395 0.1368 0.1377
March 0.1377 0.1365 0.1371
April 0.1374 0.1358 0.1366
May 0.1512 0.1360 0.1445
June 0.1518 0.1486 0.1502
July 0.1518 0.1464 0.1494
August 0.1534 0.1432 0.1494
September 0.1588 0.1528 0.1569
October 0.1596 0.1566 0.1575
November 0.1572 0.1534 0.1561
December 0.1548 0.1527 0.1541