YEARLY HIGH
2.5567 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.1439 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3259 UYU

2018 NAD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 2.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.1439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4128 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3447 to the December average rate of 2.2640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5567 was up 8.97% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,783 UYU
2017 Average 10,773 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 10,719 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,063.82 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4315
2.2094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 2.3792, compared to 2.2725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2946 UYU (High: 2.5567 / Low: 2.2621). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 UYU (High: 2.4369 / Low: 2.3560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2946
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2915 (+13.75%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4121
2017 Avg (May) 2.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4056 2.2965 2.3447
February 2.4817 2.3470 2.4130
March 2.4369 2.3560 2.3951
April 2.3998 2.2753 2.3387
May 2.5567 2.2621 2.4121
June 2.4843 2.2670 2.3715
July 2.3690 2.2605 2.3184
August 2.3144 2.1617 2.2279
September 2.3340 2.1439 2.2444
October 2.3357 2.2130 2.2679
November 2.3662 2.2697 2.3126
December 2.3519 2.2155 2.2640