YEARLY HIGH
0.4869 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4111 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4485 UYU

2018 KGS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.4869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4138 to the December average rate of 0.4690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4869 was down 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,434 UYU
2017 Average 2,084 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,055 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.04 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4881
0.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.4269, compared to 0.4700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0448 UYU (High: 0.4590 / Low: 0.4141). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 UYU (High: 0.4181 / Low: 0.4152).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4813) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0592 (+14.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4813
2017 Avg (September) 0.4221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4165 0.4111 0.4138
February 0.4239 0.4148 0.4176
March 0.4181 0.4152 0.4164
April 0.4157 0.4122 0.4138
May 0.4590 0.4141 0.4404
June 0.4648 0.4530 0.4593
July 0.4642 0.4485 0.4572
August 0.4728 0.4410 0.4580
September 0.4869 0.4712 0.4813
October 0.4850 0.4780 0.4801
November 0.4781 0.4670 0.4746
December 0.4717 0.4659 0.4690