YEARLY HIGH
9.2712 UYU
YEARLY LOW
7.8716 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5339 UYU

2018 ILS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 9.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 7.8716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3996 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3508 to the December average rate of 8.5845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.2712 was up 9.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.4927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,356 UYU
2017 Average 39,859 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 39,358 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,997.85 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.2434
7.8859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 8.3027, compared to 8.7652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.9081 UYU (High: 8.7995 / Low: 7.8914). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1281 UYU (High: 8.6674 / Low: 8.5393).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9081
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1281

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 0.2167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.1302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9342 (+11.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 9.1302
2017 Avg (September) 8.1960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4336 8.2938 8.3508
February 8.2820 8.0240 8.1574
March 8.2693 8.0917 8.1899
April 8.1003 7.8716 7.9990
May 8.7995 7.8914 8.4148
June 8.7879 8.5626 8.7043
July 8.6826 8.3307 8.5638
August 8.9294 8.1157 8.5176
September 9.2712 8.8952 9.1302
October 9.1090 8.8162 8.9937
November 8.9395 8.6221 8.8011
December 8.6674 8.5393 8.5845