YEARLY HIGH
0.2972 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2532 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2778 UYU

2018 JPY to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 0.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2575 to the December average rate of 0.2874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2972 was up 11.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 148,575 UYU
2017 Average 127,764 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 126,618 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,957.76 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2962
0.2539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.2688, compared to 0.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0285 UYU (High: 0.2878 / Low: 0.2593). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 UYU (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2826).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2927) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0314 (+12.00%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2927
2017 Avg (September) 0.2614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2616 0.2532 0.2575
February 0.2723 0.2580 0.2645
March 0.2717 0.2651 0.2678
April 0.2683 0.2587 0.2630
May 0.2878 0.2593 0.2752
June 0.2886 0.2826 0.2849
July 0.2863 0.2732 0.2801
August 0.2901 0.2699 0.2812
September 0.2972 0.2888 0.2927
October 0.2949 0.2873 0.2919
November 0.2913 0.2827 0.2878
December 0.2956 0.2820 0.2874