2018 PEN to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 10.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.6663.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3729 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8830 to the December average rate of 9.5776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0392 was up 9.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PEN to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9962, compared to 9.6721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6759 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8232 UYU (High: 9.5664 / Low: 8.7432). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0797 UYU (High: 8.7945 / Low: 8.7149).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2080 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.9102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9959 (+11.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9490 | 8.8069 | 8.8830 |
| February | 8.9025 | 8.6933 | 8.7832 |
| March | 8.8164 | 8.6663 | 8.7342 |
| April | 8.7945 | 8.7149 | 8.7617 |
| May | 9.5664 | 8.7432 | 9.2230 |
| June | 9.7047 | 9.4906 | 9.5921 |
| July | 9.6276 | 9.3382 | 9.5227 |
| August | 9.7466 | 9.1947 | 9.4845 |
| September | 10.0392 | 9.7131 | 9.9102 |
| October | 9.9909 | 9.7493 | 9.8726 |
| November | 9.7599 | 9.4827 | 9.6647 |
| December | 9.6672 | 9.4486 | 9.5776 |