YEARLY HIGH
2.5095 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.0943 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3255 UYU

2018 LSL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 2.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4153 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3444 to the December average rate of 2.2598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5095 was up 6.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,548 UYU
2017 Average 10,770 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 10,471 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,076.36 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4303
2.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 2.3778, compared to 2.2731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2499 UYU (High: 2.5095 / Low: 2.2596). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0693 UYU (High: 2.4331 / Low: 2.3638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2499
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0784 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2857 (+13.47%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4071
2017 Avg (May) 2.1213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4056 2.2965 2.3444
February 2.4792 2.3470 2.4117
March 2.4331 2.3638 2.3942
April 2.3993 2.2753 2.3402
May 2.5095 2.2596 2.4071
June 2.4848 2.2719 2.3690
July 2.3753 2.2669 2.3265
August 2.3572 2.1617 2.2481
September 2.3360 2.0943 2.2258
October 2.3353 2.2135 2.2643
November 2.3662 2.2641 2.3143
December 2.3540 2.2158 2.2598