YEARLY HIGH
0.2372 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1936 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2139 UYU

2018 LRD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 0.2372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.1936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2252 to the December average rate of 0.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2372 was down 26.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,186 UYU
2017 Average 1,390 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 968 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.05 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2286
0.1985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2216, compared to 0.2062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0201 UYU (High: 0.2372 / Low: 0.2171). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 UYU (High: 0.2179 / Low: 0.2153).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0730 (-24.46%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2254
2017 Avg (May) 0.2984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2320 0.2198 0.2252
February 0.2337 0.2172 0.2261
March 0.2179 0.2153 0.2166
April 0.2170 0.2142 0.2159
May 0.2372 0.2171 0.2254
June 0.2260 0.2089 0.2204
July 0.2092 0.1936 0.2011
August 0.2088 0.1966 0.2033
September 0.2146 0.2075 0.2118
October 0.2124 0.2088 0.2100
November 0.2097 0.2029 0.2067
December 0.2060 0.2025 0.2045