YEARLY HIGH
1.9719 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.6687 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8258 UYU

2018 MDL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.9719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.6687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3032 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6856 to the December average rate of 1.8764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9719 was up 14.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,860 UYU
2017 Average 7,792 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 8,343 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,516.04 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9779
1.6590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.7499, compared to 1.9017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1654 UYU (High: 1.8821 / Low: 1.7167). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 UYU (High: 1.7295 / Low: 1.7060).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1654
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3136 (+19.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9514
2017 Avg (September) 1.6377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7075 1.6687 1.6856
February 1.7323 1.6860 1.7113
March 1.7253 1.7011 1.7132
April 1.7295 1.7060 1.7205
May 1.8821 1.7167 1.8095
June 1.8879 1.8413 1.8595
July 1.8870 1.8375 1.8668
August 1.9220 1.8150 1.8762
September 1.9719 1.9151 1.9514
October 1.9581 1.9138 1.9340
November 1.9247 1.8684 1.9056
December 1.9084 1.8618 1.8764