2018 PLN to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 9.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 7.9919.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0967 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3769 to the December average rate of 8.5453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0886 was up 9.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.3301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN 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 8.3772, compared to 8.6112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2340 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7212 UYU (High: 8.7340 / Low: 8.0128). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1664 UYU (High: 8.4157 / Low: 8.2493).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1575 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 8.8848) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.0730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8118 (+10.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5165 | 8.1609 | 8.3769 |
| February | 8.6946 | 8.2775 | 8.4540 |
| March | 8.4157 | 8.2493 | 8.3170 |
| April | 8.4280 | 8.1130 | 8.2859 |
| May | 8.6336 | 7.9919 | 8.3231 |
| June | 8.6474 | 8.3046 | 8.5063 |
| July | 8.5940 | 8.3110 | 8.4358 |
| August | 8.7340 | 8.0128 | 8.4048 |
| September | 9.0886 | 8.6547 | 8.8848 |
| October | 8.9253 | 8.5525 | 8.7769 |
| November | 8.7395 | 8.4681 | 8.6194 |
| December | 8.6630 | 8.4683 | 8.5453 |