YEARLY HIGH
24.0192 UYU
YEARLY LOW
21.0996 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4884 UYU

2018 LYD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 24.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 21.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9196 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2375 to the December average rate of 23.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.0192 was up 10.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.8172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,096 UYU
2017 Average 102,912 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 105,498 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,598.15 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.0329
20.9834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 21.7792, compared to 23.1975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.8606 UYU (High: 23.1020 / Low: 21.2414). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1776 UYU (High: 21.4515 / Low: 21.2739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8606
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1776

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 23.7350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.2343), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5007 (+11.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 23.7350
2017 Avg (September) 21.2343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3928 21.0996 21.2375
February 21.7548 21.3252 21.4602
March 21.4515 21.2739 21.3622
April 21.4290 21.1658 21.2931
May 23.1020 21.2414 22.2835
June 23.4198 22.7964 23.0390
July 23.0545 22.1797 22.7254
August 23.3645 21.6933 22.5123
September 24.0192 23.2843 23.7350
October 23.9052 23.5909 23.7788
November 23.5481 22.9847 23.3672
December 23.2791 22.8820 23.0663