YEARLY HIGH
1.7717 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.4664 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5966 UYU

2018 MXN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.7717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3053 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5111 to the December average rate of 1.6047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7717 was up 7.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 88,586 UYU
2017 Average 75,978 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 73,321 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,265.47 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7482
1.4896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 1.5336, compared to 1.6595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1507 UYU (High: 1.7659 / Low: 1.6152). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 UYU (High: 1.5613 / Low: 1.5048).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1507
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1036 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1036 (+6.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7266
2017 Avg (September) 1.6230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5419 1.4664 1.5111
February 1.5613 1.5048 1.5308
March 1.5627 1.5045 1.5268
April 1.5699 1.4866 1.5407
May 1.6006 1.4834 1.5440
June 1.5901 1.5018 1.5480
July 1.6651 1.5724 1.6421
August 1.6980 1.5814 1.6557
September 1.7717 1.6749 1.7266
October 1.7659 1.6152 1.7158
November 1.6623 1.5728 1.6122
December 1.6494 1.5595 1.6047