YEARLY HIGH
0.5130 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4448 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4893 UYU

2018 RUB to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.5130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.4448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5042 to the December average rate of 0.4768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5130 was down 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,565 UYU
2017 Average 2,457 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,224 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.09 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5080
0.4624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.4922, compared to 0.4863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0642 UYU (High: 0.5130 / Low: 0.4488). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 UYU (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.5003).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.4844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4919), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.4844
2017 Avg (May) 0.4919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5083 0.5003 0.5042
February 0.5121 0.4892 0.5019
March 0.5039 0.4912 0.4969
April 0.4966 0.4495 0.4662
May 0.5130 0.4488 0.4844
June 0.5046 0.4949 0.4998
July 0.5084 0.4878 0.4964
August 0.4853 0.4448 0.4700
September 0.5042 0.4591 0.4854
October 0.5086 0.4900 0.4994
November 0.5000 0.4785 0.4901
December 0.4861 0.4643 0.4768